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Unsworth Academy
Parr Lane, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8LP, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.8 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
968
Capacity
935
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.4, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% of parents recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 20% of students enter the EBacc, which may suggest limited opportunities for some academic pathways.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 45.4 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
Parent View (96 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
90%
School has high expectations
90%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child is happy
88%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Behaviour is good
83%
School keeps me informed
80%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.1%
Asian Pakistani14.6%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.56198, -2.27197 · BL9 8LP
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN143848
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteunsworthacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Unsworth Academy rated by Ofsted?
Unsworth Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2019.
Is Unsworth Academy a good school?
Unsworth Academy scores 53.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 Unsworth Academy?
Based on 96 Ofsted Parent View responses, Unsworth Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Unsworth Academy in GCSEs?
Unsworth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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