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Unity College
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- Burnley BB11 3DF
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Based on the inspection date: 20 February 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils do not achieve as well as they should due to curriculum design issues.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour has improved but inconsistencies remain.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Guidance for designing effective learning activities is lacking for some teachers.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers struggle to connect prior learning to new content.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership is actively addressing behavioural issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership must monitor and review improvement strategies better.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school provides a safe environment with adults available for support.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strategies for managing behaviour are not applied consistently.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils enjoy sporting opportunities and trips abroad.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support for balancing academics and extracurriculars needs improvement.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from a comprehensive careers program.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Variation exists in how well staff support pupils with SEND.
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Unity College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1434 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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By 2022, Ofsted and all other stakeholders will have rated Unity College as exceptional.
By 2022, Unity College will outperform national norms for attendance and achievement, giving Burnley's youth the opportunities in life they so well deserve.
We will be oversubscribed on first preferences because our college is Burnley's top choice.
In order to achieve lasting change, the institution will be proactive in responding to the shifting requirements of its community. To that end, we'll monitor, assess, and analyse each element of this improvement plan on a monthly basis.
Achievement and Development Enhance results and quicken the pace of learning for all students to ensure that standards rise in line with everyone's aspirational goals.
Oracy and Literacy As a learning community, we think that enhancing literacy and oracy skills is the key to real, long-lasting change for both people and our school.
In order to prepare them for adult life and the workplace, we want our pupils to read proficiently, cultivate a love of reading, present their work to a high degree, and express themselves clearly and boldly.
Quality Control and Ongoing Development All stakeholders, including students, teachers, parents, and governors, engage in rigorous quality assurance activities of self-evaluation using rich data, which result in observable accountability and improvements.
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By 2022, Unity College will outperform national norms for attendance and achievement, giving Burnley's youth the opportunities in life they so well deserve.
We will be oversubscribed on first preferences because our college is Burnley's top choice.
In order to achieve lasting change, the institution will be proactive in responding to the shifting requirements of its community. To that end, we'll monitor, assess, and analyse each element of this improvement plan on a monthly basis.
Achievement and Development Enhance results and quicken the pace of learning for all students to ensure that standards rise in line with everyone's aspirational goals.
Oracy and Literacy As a learning community, we think that enhancing literacy and oracy skills is the key to real, long-lasting change for both people and our school.
In order to prepare them for adult life and the workplace, we want our pupils to read proficiently, cultivate a love of reading, present their work to a high degree, and express themselves clearly and boldly.
Quality Control and Ongoing Development All stakeholders, including students, teachers, parents, and governors, engage in rigorous quality assurance activities of self-evaluation using rich data, which result in observable accountability and improvements.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.6 | - | 14.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 34% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.30 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 235 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 1 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 4 | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 4 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 4 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 5 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 5 | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 7 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 4 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Unity College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
