Unity College
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Townley Holmes, BB11 3DF |
| School Website | www.unity-college.com/ |
| Telephone | 1282683010 |
| URN | 135003 |
School Census
| Total | 1380 |
| Girls/Boys | 694/686 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.3%/49.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 466 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 20.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/02/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 06/11/2018 | Good |
| 03/06/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 06/11/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 20 February 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 November 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 January 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 03 June 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 November 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 11 January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 21 January 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 17 June 2008 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 November 2007 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 38.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.51 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 42% |
| Entering EBacc | 45% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.36 |
| Progress 8 | -0.4 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 765 |
| As first preference | 284 |
| As second preference | 195 |
| As third preference | 285 |
| Total Offers Made | 297 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 274 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 802 |
| As first preference | 294 |
| As second preference | 241 |
| As third preference | 266 |
| Total Offers Made | 299 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 282 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 733 |
| As first preference | 267 |
| As second preference | 210 |
| As third preference | 254 |
| Total Offers Made | 293 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 267 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 798 |
| As first preference | 289 |
| As second preference | 241 |
| As third preference | 265 |
| Total Offers Made | 300 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 287 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 801 |
| As first preference | 302 |
| As second preference | 242 |
| As third preference | 256 |
| Total Offers Made | 269 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 252 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 830 |
| As first preference | 325 |
| As second preference | 245 |
| As third preference | 260 |
| Total Offers Made | 269 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 258 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 680 |
| As first preference | 253 |
| As second preference | 213 |
| As third preference | 214 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 652 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 213 |
| As third preference | 180 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 649 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 226 |
| As third preference | 173 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 590 |
| As first preference | 230 |
| As second preference | 204 |
| As third preference | 156 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 554 |
| As first preference | 198 |
| As second preference | 211 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 42% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 51% |
| no | 49% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Morse Street, , BB10 4PB
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woodgrove Road, , BB11 3EJ
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Oxford Road, , BB11 3HP