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Unsworth Academy
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- Bury BL9 8LP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
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Academic Progress: Examination results have improved year-on-year; pupils鈥� work is of a good quality.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and try hard in lessons. They are confident to speak about what they know and what they think.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers are experts in the subjects that they teach.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders give teachers time for training, improving curriculum planning and teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers appreciate leaders' consideration of their workload.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents, carers are kept well-informed and their views are considered.
Communication: There is effective communication with parents about changes at school, ensuring transparency.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive about the headteacher's leadership.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders sort issues quickly, ensuring a calm atmosphere.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are improving the curriculum to help pupils know more and remember more.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff sort any issues and bullying is rare; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular staff training.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils like leaders鈥� plans to better organize extra-curricular clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders plan activities but need to ensure they fit pupils' needs.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders plan opportunities for pupils to learn about different careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND coordinator ensures staff are skilled; teaching assistants work very well.
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About Us
Unsworth Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 963 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 15.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 48% | - |
| 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 | 0.03 | 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 | 47.5 | 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 | 42% | 30.89% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 48.17% | 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 | 20% | 25.94% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 16.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 3.17 | 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 | 93% | 93.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.83% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 38.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 36.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.25% | 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 | -0.25 | 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 | 45.9 | 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 | 47% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 44.71% | 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 | 22% | 26.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 11.12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 16.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 3.01 | 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 | 94% | 93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 44.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 1.78% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 29.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.78% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.89% | 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 | 43.4 | 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 | 38% 5 | 33.1% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 9 | 48% | 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 | 66% | 35.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 17.4% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 3 | 23.1% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 2.99 | 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 | - | 91.75% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.25% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 48.25% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.75% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.5% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.75% | 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 | -0.48 | 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 | 41.8 | 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 | 33% | 34% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 48% | 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 | 27% | 35.33% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 16.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 25.11% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 3.11 | 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 | - | 93.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 57.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 22.11% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.67% | 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 | - | 29.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.33% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.67% | 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 | - | 71.25% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 136 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 0% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 25.25% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.75% | 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 - 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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Unsworth Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1