Is Unity Academy Blackpool a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 December 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Inadequate. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 7th of 8 secondary schools in Blackpool. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Unity Academy Blackpool's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Unity Academy Blackpool averaged an Attainment 8 score of 27.9 (England: 46.2). 14.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Unity Academy Blackpool's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Unity Academy Blackpool met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Unity Academy Blackpool?

Applications for Year 7 places at Unity Academy Blackpool starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Unity Academy Blackpool

Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 0TS

Local ranking7th of 8 secondary schools in Blackpool

Ofsted: Requires improvementUpdated

All-through

Phase

1020

Capacity

2-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 December 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 10 December 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Placed in a category of concern: Special measures.

Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes: Requires improvement
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Inadequate
Early years: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 27.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 14.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 31.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 106

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 75.0%
Continued in education: 65.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 10.0%
Not sustained: 18.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 946
Boys: 437 (50%)
Girls: 440 (50%)
Capacity: 1020 (86% full)
SEND: 27.8%
FSM Eligible: 61.5%
EAL: 11.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 24.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 54.6
Budget per Pupil: £9,150/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 11.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 36.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.6%
Asian Indian: 4.0%
White Other: 3.0%
Asian Other: 2.7%
Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Black African: 1.5%
Mixed Other: 1.3%

80.6%

White British

4.0%

Asian Indian

3.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01253478129

admin@unity.fcat.org.uk

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Warbreck Hill Road

Blackpool, North West

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Administrative

URN: 139675
UKPRN: 10041604
Establishment No.: 4000
Trust: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST

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