Lift Unity City
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ormesby Road Middlesbrough TS3 8RE |
| Phone | 01642326262 |
| Reference Number | 133768 |
Unity City Academy has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. The school's leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a broad and ambitious curriculum, which is enhanced by various extra-curricular activities. Pupils enjoy their learning environment, feel safe, and benefit from strong relationships with staff. While the curriculum is generally effective, some subjects require more in-depth teaching to help students fully grasp concepts and improve assessment methods at key stage 3.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1027 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.12%
Girls: 48.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 70.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 146 | 112 | 258 |
| 8 | 123 | 110 | 233 |
| 9 | 95 | 105 | 200 |
| 10 | 95 | 82 | 177 |
| 11 | 66 | 93 | 159 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.4% |
| African | 6.1% |
| White, Other | 5.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 17 Dec 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Nov 2005 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Mar 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive school environment
- Strong ambition for pupil achievement
- Broad curriculum with a variety of subjects
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Good subject knowledge among teachers
- Promotes reading across all subjects
- Strong emphasis on personal development and life skills
- Effective careers advice and guidance
- Positive staff morale and support
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects need teaching components in greater depth
- Key stage 3 assessments lack focus on necessary knowledge retention
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 35.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 62 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 53 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Amersham Road, Park End, Middlesbrough, TS3 7HD |
0.27 miles |
|
Pallister Park Primary School
Gribdale Road, Pallister Park, Middlesbrough, TS3 8PW |
0.38 miles |
|
Park End Primary School
Overdale Road, Park End, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS3 0AA |
0.44 miles |
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Berwick Hills Primary School
Westerdale Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7QH |
0.58 miles |
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Corpus Christi RC Primary School
Cargo Fleet Lane, Corpus Christi Primary School, Middlesbrough, TS3 8NL |
0.61 miles |
|
Thorntree Academy
The Greenway, Middlesbrough, TS3 9NH |
0.67 miles |
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Brambles Primary Academy
Kedward Avenue, Brambles, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS3 9DB |
0.69 miles |
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Pennyman Primary Academy
Fulbeck Road, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 0QS |
0.78 miles |
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Ormesby Primary School
Henry Taylor Court, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS7 9AB |
0.89 miles |
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Saint Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Allendale Road, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS7 9LF |
0.94 miles |
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St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
Cadogan Street, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 6PX |
0.99 miles |
|
Lift Caldicotes
Spencerfield Crescent, Middlesbrough, TS3 9HD |
1.04 miles |
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Overfields Primary School
Daisy Lane, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS7 9JF |
1.07 miles |
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Beech Grove Primary School
Beechwood Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS4 3AP |
1.11 miles |
|
Lift North Ormesby
James Street, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6LB |
1.21 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2NT |
1.23 miles |
|
Breckon Hill Primary School
Breckon Hill Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2DS |
1.3 miles |
|
Easterside Academy
Erith Grove, Easterside, Middlesbrough, TS4 3RG |
1.32 miles |
|
St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School
St Margaret's Grove, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6TA |
1.38 miles |
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St Thomas More RC Primary School
Erith Grove, Easterside, Middlesbrough, TS4 3QH |
1.4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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River Tees Academy Grangetown
170a Overdale Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7EA |
0.3 miles |
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Reintegreat Education Solutions Ltd
Pallister Park Centre, Ormesby Road, Pallister Park, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS3 7AR |
0.82 miles |
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Outwood Academy Ormesby
Tothill Avenue, Netherfields, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 0RH |
0.89 miles |
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Priory Woods School
Tothill Avenue, Netherfields, Middlesbrough, TS3 0RH |
0.93 miles |
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Tees Valley College
Sotherby Road, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS3 8BT |
1.05 miles |
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Mackenzie Thorpe Centre
Beech Grove, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SU |
1.48 miles |
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Hollis Academy
Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JS |
1.5 miles |
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Trinity Catholic College
Lacy Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW |
1.54 miles |
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Beverley School
Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS4 3JS |
1.58 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Normanby
Normanby Road, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 9AG |
1.62 miles |
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Outwood Alternative Provision Eston
Burns Road, Eston, Middlesbrough, TS6 9AW |
1.63 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic College
Normanby Road, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SP |
1.69 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Riverside
100 Russell Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS1 2AD |
1.74 miles |
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The Northern School of Art
Newport Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1LA |
1.93 miles |
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Progress Schools - Tees Valley
114 Fabian Road, Eston, Middlesbrough, TS6 9RQ |
1.95 miles |
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Middlesbrough College
Middlehaven, Dock Street, Middlesbrough, TS2 1AD |
2.03 miles |
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Outwood Academy Acklam
Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY |
2.12 miles |
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Discovery Special Academy
Sandy Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 7YN |
2.18 miles |
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Nunthorpe Academy
Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS7 0LA |
2.22 miles |
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Mo Mowlam Academy
Corporation Road, Redcar, TS10 1PA |
2.3 miles |