Unsworth Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Unsworth Academy.

Bury, BL98LP Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.21
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 66.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 November 2019
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Parr Lane
Bury, BL98LP
Phone
1617969820
Website
unsworthacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143848
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8LP
Website
https://unsworthacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
935 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
963
Free School Meals
30.2% (291 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.7% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
English Attainment 8:
9.2
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
17.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
77.8%
Ebacc Languages:
37.8%
Ebacc Maths:
98.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.21

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.1 (+14.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.5 (+7.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.21 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
160
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
963 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Character Shapes Society"

Be excellent Be organised Be resilient Be kind Be inclusive Be moral

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes a warm, ambitious and inclusive school where every learner is known, supported and challenged to achieve their very best, with a strong emphasis on relationships, high expectations and excellent teaching.

Facilities

New main building with ramps and disabled parking Lifts to the 1st and 2nd floors Easy access to the sports hall complex Sports hall complex Astroturf Modular block iPads provided to learners

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Subject Learning Journeys Subject Learning Content Year 9 Options Digital Strategy PSHE & RSE Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education British Values Reading Numeracy Library Duke of Edinburgh Music Development Plan

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 8.00am to 8.35am. After School – The Library is open after school for Out of Hours Study Club from 3.05 – 4pm Monday to Thursday. An enrichment schedule operates in addition to this minimum offer. Please see Enrichment page.

Admissions Criteria

To apply for a place in September you will need to state Unsworth Academy as a preference on your home Local Authority Common Application Form. You must be resident in Bury; if you live outside Bury you must apply through your home authority. Places are confirmed on 1st March for transfer in September.

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