Unity College
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Townley Holmes Burnley Lancashire BB11 3DF |
| Phone | 01282683010 |
| Reference Number | 135003 |
Unity College is currently rated as requiring improvement across all inspected areas, reflecting a significant drop from its previous good standing. While the school fosters a warm and welcoming environment that most pupils appreciate, there are notable inconsistencies in behaviour management and curriculum delivery that are hampering student achievement. The majority of pupils enjoy their friendships and find support from staff, but some experience difficulties due to the poor behaviour of a minority of their peers. Additionally, the curriculum lacks clarity in its design and implementation, leading to gaps in knowledge and assessment strategies that affect the overall learning experience for many students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1416 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.21%
Girls: 49.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 135 | 150 | 285 |
| 8 | 152 | 128 | 280 |
| 9 | 128 | 148 | 276 |
| 10 | 160 | 135 | 295 |
| 11 | 136 | 144 | 280 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- The school has ambitious expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Many pupils appreciate a broad and balanced curriculum with opportunities for extracurricular activities.
- There is a comprehensive careers programme in place that supports pupils in making informed choices about their future.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum is underdeveloped in many subjects, hindering effective teaching.
- Some staff do not consistently apply behaviour management strategies, negatively impacting learning.
- Poor attendance rates, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, limit their learning opportunities.
- Reading strategies are underdeveloped, resulting in many pupils not reading widely or often.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.4% |
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 | 185 | 37 |
| Third Preference | 287 | 19 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
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