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Unity City Academy
- Secondary
- Middlesbrough TS3 8RE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are studying a wide range of subjects at both key stage 3 and key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in school and lessons is good. The calm atmosphere in lessons allows pupils to get on with their work.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and they explain things to pupils very clearly.
Current Educational Practices: There is a clear reading strategy in the school. Pupils receive at least one reading lesson per week.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders are reviewing their approach to assessment.
Communication: Teachers encourage pupils to think about what they could achieve when they leave school.
Parent Satisfaction: 155 parents reflected their views in the Ofsted Parent View survey.
Opportunities for Involvement: Ofsted Parent View allows parents to give opinions on their child's school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Any bullying is dealt with effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust leaders have the skills and knowledge to challenge and support school leaders.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders have strong systems in place to quickly identify any safeguarding concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is an effective culture of safeguarding in the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: These popular activities include the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award Scheme and the Combined Cadet Force.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive independent careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Hardly any pupils leave school without a definite destination.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most pupils with SEND are fully involved in the mainstream curriculum.
Subjects Offered: All pupils are able to enter the English Baccalaureate group of subjects (science, history, geography and languages).
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Unity City Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 996 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 13% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Unity City Academy where our vision is of a school in which staff and students have a determination to succeed, a love of learning, pride in the academy and a strength of character. We are devoted to ensuring that every student has the intellectual and emotional tools necessary to lead successful and satisfying lives. The vision programme, which is followed by all pupils, strives to foster nine essential character attributes (curiosity, courage, empathy, enthusiasm, gratitude, integrity, resilience, self-belief and self-control). It has been demonstrated that having these qualities improves academic achievement and increases the likelihood of success in the future. Tutors and students collaborate extensively to build these qualities, monitoring students' development throughout the year and taking appropriate action as needed. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programmes in addition to the character development that occurs during academic learning sessions. These lessons emphasise character development and the acquisition of extra skills that will support students' academic success. This offering is supplemented by three 'Super Citizen Days' which allow students to spend additional time developing their understanding of social norms, future opportunities and British values. At Unity City Academy, we strive to create successful, well-rounded students who can take advantage of all the opportunities available to them in the twenty-first century. We are confident that our pupils will do this through acquiring a strong sense of character, a will to succeed, and a love of learning.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 15.1 | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 13% | 48% | 27% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -0.57 | 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 | 35.7 | 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 | 13% | 18.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 30.77% | 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 | 22% | 17.38% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 5.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 9.15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.58 | 1.89 | 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 | 89% | 86.4% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 38.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 12.7% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 7.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 20.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.4% | 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 | -0.3 | 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 | 39.3 | 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 | 14% | 22% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 34.75% | 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 | 38% | 13.83% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 6.42% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 8.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.96 | 2.11 | 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 | 74% | 89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 153 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 83.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 43.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 13.7% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 6.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.3% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.9% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.31 | 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 | 34.9 | 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% 3 | 20.82% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 4 | 35.27% | 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 | 23% | 13.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.55% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 3 | 8.82% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.45 | 2.13 | 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 | 75% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 62% | 84.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 37.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 18.78% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 22.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.78% | 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 | -0.83 | 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 | 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 | 13% 8 | 20% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 10 | 33% | 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 | 17% | 10.82% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 4.27% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 1 | 6.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.28 | 1.9 | 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 | 78% | 70.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 68% | 64.22% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 34.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.56% | 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 | -0.89 | 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 | 27.2 | 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 | 5% | 19% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 30.36% | 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 | 13% | 8.45% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 5.09% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 5.55% | 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 | 81% | 79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 122 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 67.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 44.44% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.89% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 4% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.56% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.33% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Unity City Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1