Unsworth Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Address | Parr Lane, BL9 8LP |
| School Website | https://unsworthacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1617969820 |
| URN | 143848 |
School Census
| Total | 946 |
| Girls/Boys | 495/451 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.3%/47.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 263 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/11/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/11/2019 | Good |
| 27/04/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 12/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/04/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 20.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.96 |
| Progress 8 | 0.21 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | 20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.99 |
| Progress 8 | 0.03 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.24 |
| Progress 8 | -0.25 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 465 |
| As first preference | 266 |
| As second preference | 116 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 423 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 191 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 386 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 325 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 341 |
| As first preference | 174 |
| As second preference | 105 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 241 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 194 |
| As first preference | 89 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 189 |
| As first preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 78 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 16.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 17.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Parr Lane, , BL9 8JT
Mersey Drive Community Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mersey Drive, , M45 8LN
Unsworth Primary School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Blackley Close, , BL9 8LY
Sunny Bank Primary School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hathaway Road, , BL9 8EQ