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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Some children and pupils struggle with reading but are supported well to catch up.
Academic Progress: Pupils do not build their knowledge over time in a logical way in some subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The conduct of some pupils does not meet expectations for behaviour and learning.
Academic Progress: Older pupils have learning gaps; improvements needed to address this effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Efforts to manage behaviour are reducing suspensions, yet older pupils disrupt learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Use effective assessment strategies to spot and address learning gaps.
Teacher Engagement: Training provided to deliver curriculums well; ongoing support is key.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: New training helps teachers improve student learning success.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Reorganized roles strengthen accountability and focus.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers have secure subject knowledge but lack support from leaders in some areas.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Not all teachers receive the support needed to deliver the curriculum well.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents value opportunities like musical instrument lessons and choir participation.
Communication with Parents: Leaders have taken steps to help parents report bullying easily.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership is reorganized to enhance capacity and accountability.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership is focused on curriculum and behaviour improvements.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have designed a curriculum to give all pupils the knowledge they need to succeed.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Most pupils trust adults to deal with bullying quickly and effectively.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders provide training for staff to identify pupils at risk of harm and how to keep themselves safe.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Some pupils misbehave in lessons, break times and around the school.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Improved behaviour management strategies in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Some older pupils still negatively affect others' learning.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff use shared strategies for positive learning culture.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have opportunities to join the choir, learn musical instruments, and participate in scout group activities.
Career Counselling Services: Specialist lessons provide careers information and guidance.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Leaders ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, access the same curriculum.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Need for broader qualifications to meet students' interests.
Support for SEND: Effective collaboration with agencies; better access to specialist help.
Support for SEND: Some pupils with SEND do not have their needs identified early enough for effective support.
Subjects Offered: Broader and balanced curriculum across key stages including early years.
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About Us
Unity Academy Blackpool is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 974 students from age 2-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 11% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-16 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.4 | 8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 89 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 90 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 11% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 50.85% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.04% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 7 | 84 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 8 | 83 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% 43 | 57.32% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 2 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% 27 | 54.96% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.63% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 55.05% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.38% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
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 | -1.27 | 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 | 27.4 | 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 | 11% | 15.77% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 28.23% | 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 | 5% | 11.62% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 3.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 5.15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.14 | 1.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 82% | 91.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 82.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 32.88% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.63% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 21.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 23.5% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.75% | 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 | -1.13 | 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 | 33.3 | 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 | 19% | 18.82% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 32.09% | 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 | 12% | 12.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 3.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 5.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.72 | 1.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 81% | 78% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 72.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 20.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 10.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.25% | 2.13% |
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 | -0.59 | 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 | 34.8 | 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 | 17% 7 | 17.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 30.8% | 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 | 12% | 14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 2.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.71 | 2.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 83% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 82 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 83.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 33.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 23% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 23.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.13% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 3.38% | 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 | -0.89 | 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 | 31.5 | 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 | 10% 10 | 16.6% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 16 | 29.7% | 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 | 2% | 8.8% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 2.3% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 4.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.26 | 1.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 78.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 84 | 136 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 57.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 29.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 18.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.86% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 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 | -0.29 | 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 | 39.4 | 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 | 20% | 20.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 36.25% | 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 | 9% | 13.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 5.63% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 6.5% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 80% | 77.71% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 75 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 74.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 37.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 22.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.86% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.71% | 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 - 6th 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 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 | 3rd Jun 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Unity Academy Blackpool
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
