The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.3
14.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
24.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
75%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
65%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
10%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
18%
Based on 114 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 946
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 60.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Connolly (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0TS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Westminster Primary Academy
Primary · 901m away
Lancashire Alternative Provision
Independent · 977m away
Layton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Moor Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Norman House Independent School
Independent · 1.4km away
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Devonshire Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Unity Academy Blackpool a selective school?
No. Unity Academy Blackpool is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Unity Academy Blackpool's Ofsted rating?
Unity Academy Blackpool was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Unity Academy Blackpool?
Unity Academy Blackpool currently has 946 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Unity Academy Blackpool take?
Unity Academy Blackpool caters for pupils aged 2 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Unity Academy Blackpool?
Unity Academy Blackpool is in Blackpool, FY2 0TS, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Unity Academy Blackpool have a sixth form?
No, Unity Academy Blackpool does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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