Unity Academy Blackpool

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Unity Academy Blackpool.

Blackpool, FY20TS Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

24

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
11.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -1.94
English & Maths grade 4+ %
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.3%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
35.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 42.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
5 July 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Warbreck Hill Road
Blackpool, FY20TS

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139675
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 0TS
Age range
2-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1020 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
974
Free School Meals
61.5% (599 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
65
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
974 pupils
2-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"In Unity, we succeed"

Ready Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Unity Academy. Acting Headteacher John Connolly describes Unity as an all-through academy for ages 2–16, with high expectations, a rich entitlement curriculum, and the motto 'In Unity, we succeed.' The message emphasizes readiness, respect, and safety.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before and after school sessions can be booked in advance through the main school office. Extended Sessions: Breakfast 8.00 am–8.35 am; After School 3.15 pm–5.30 pm.

Financial Information

Nursery sessions: Morning 8.40 am – 11.40 am £18.00 (3 Year Olds) / £22.50 (2 Year Olds); Afternoon 12.10 pm – 3.10 pm £18.00 (3 Year Olds) / £22.50 (2 Year Olds); Full day 8.40 am – 3.10 pm £39 (3 Year Olds) / £48.75 (2 Year Olds). Minimum 15 hours per week. Extra hours charged at £7.50 per hour (2 Year Olds) or £6 per hour (3 Year Olds). School dinners £2.10 per day. Payments via Parent Pay.

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