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Unity Community Primary
- Primary
- Manchester M7 4YE
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have introduced a new phonics programme earlier this year, positively impacting practice.
Success of the Curriculum: New subject curriculums are well designed and ambitious for key stages 1 and 2, helping pupils achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years curriculum needs better design and ordering so children build secure knowledge for Year 1.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge with good guidance in some subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive improvements due to new behaviour systems; most pupils behave well, though records on bullying need improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt the curriculum for pupils with SEND, ensuring they learn the same ambitious content as their classmates.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure staff know how to recognize and report welfare concerns, taking appropriate action.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders and teachers deal appropriately with incidents of bullying; however, records could be more thorough.
Parent Feedback: Parents鈥� views collected through Ofsted Parent View influence inspection decisions.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy sporting clubs, trips, and residential visits reintroduced post-COVID.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate leaders鈥� consideration of their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: New phonics programme and subject curriculums help teachers deliver content effectively, aiding pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers lack clear guidance on assessing student learning, impacting knowledge gap identification.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Approaches to evaluating teaching effectiveness vary, requiring better oversight especially in early years.
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About Us
Unity Community Primary is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 351 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The provision for the very youngest children at Unity is built on our belief that wellbeing is central to children's success. We place children's personal, social, and emotional growth at the centre of everything we do, with a strong emphasis on nurturing them. Our curriculum is developed around child-initiated, play-based learning, with a strong emphasis on comprehending the world. Our method makes sure that our kids are brave, self-assured, and ready to take chances when they're learning. Our kids are capable of learning practical skills that are ingrained via experience and application when they are empowered by a strong feeling of wellbeing. Our kids set lofty goals and have a good attitude because they understand that learning requires making mistakes. We are enthusiastic about the way we perform our jobs. We are adamant that prioritising wellbeing encourages learners to be inquisitive, self-reliant, creative, and confident in their capacity to apply what they have learned.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 24.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | - | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 97 | 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 | 45% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.08% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2 | Above 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | - | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.65% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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 | - | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.7% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | - | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.2% | 8.19% |
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| Subject | Progress score | Description |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd 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 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th 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 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Unity Community Primary
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
