The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 364
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 51.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- BIG LIFE SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Jude Lee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Allesley Drive, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M7 4YE
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Oasis Academy Temple
Primary · 1.1km away
St Boniface RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
North Grecian Street Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tiferes
Independent · 1.2km away
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Unity Community Primary a selective school?
No. Unity Community Primary is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Unity Community Primary's Ofsted rating?
Unity Community Primary was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Unity Community Primary?
Unity Community Primary currently has 364 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Unity Community Primary take?
Unity Community Primary caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Unity Community Primary?
Unity Community Primary is in Manchester, M7 4YE, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Unity Community Primary have a sixth form?
No, Unity Community Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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