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Unity College
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- Burnley BB11 3DF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Unity College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1380 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
This school rated Good 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 |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.3 | 14 | 14.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
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 | -0.4 | 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% | 28.71% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 41.71% | 45.2% |
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% | 21.46% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 9.84% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 13.35% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.68 | 2.96 |
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% | 87.09% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 120 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 80.35% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 43.27% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.46% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 18.25% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.43% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.18% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
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 | 27.64% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 4 | 41.23% | 43.33% |
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 | 39% | 21.14% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 4 | 9.86% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 4 | 13.84% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 2.65 | 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% | 91.77% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.72% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 40.98% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 10.33% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 17.89% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.57% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.87% | 2.77% |
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 | 26.1% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 5 | 38.78% | 42.55% |
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% | 18.23% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 7 | 8.58% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 4 | 12.29% | 15.92% |
| 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% | 80.04% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 110 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 70.08% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 35.24% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 9.74% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.26% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.36% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.71% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.13% | 2.07% |
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% | 28.04% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 42.4% | 43.01% |
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% | 19.47% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 13.26% | 16.18% |
| 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% | 84.14% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 119 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 65.3% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 42.48% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 11.01% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 18.03% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.94% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.04% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
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