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Unity Primary Academy
Hickory Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3QJ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.5 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
449
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this primary academy demonstrates a solid commitment to student education and community engagement. It boasts impressive Key Stage 2 results, with 70% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% of schools nationally. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
78%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.2%
Black African24.1%
Other5.8%
Mixed Other4.7%
White Other4.7%
Asian Indian4.5%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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51.88845, 0.93409 · CO4 3QJ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141113
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteunityprimaryacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Unity Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Unity Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Unity Primary Academy a good school?
Unity Primary Academy scores 81.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Primary Academy?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, Unity Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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