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Unity Academy Blackpool
Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0TS, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.2 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
946
Capacity
1,020
Ages
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, the school faces significant challenges in delivering quality education. GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 29.3, with only 32% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which is below the national average. While 73% of pupils meet expected standards in KS2, parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 63% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 29.3 | Bottom 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 32% | Bottom 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 18% | Bottom 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 11% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | No UK data |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
My child feels safe
78%
My child is happy
75%
Good range of subjects
75%
My child makes good progress
74%
Progress is communicated
71%
School supports development
70%
School keeps me informed
66%
School has high expectations
66%
Behaviour is good
65%
I'd recommend this school
63%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.4%
Asian Indian3.9%
White Other3.0%
Asian Other2.6%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.83595, -3.03963 · FY2 0TS
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN139675
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.unity.blackpool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Unity Academy Blackpool rated by Ofsted?
Unity Academy Blackpool was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Unity Academy Blackpool a good school?
Unity Academy Blackpool scores 1.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Unity Academy Blackpool?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, Unity Academy Blackpool receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Unity Academy Blackpool in GCSEs?
Unity Academy Blackpool achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.3. 32% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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