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Unity College

Townley Holmes, Burnley, BB11 3DF

Foundation school
Pupils
1,416
Ages
11-16
FSM
34.2%
Attainment 8
40.2
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.2%
Basics 9-5
34.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
26.8%
EBacc APS
3.43
EBacc 9-5
10.1%
EBacc 9-4
15.6%
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About Unity College

Unity College is a secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.2. The school has around 1,416 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Unity College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Unity College

What is Unity College's Ofsted rating?
Unity College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Unity College's latest exam results?
Unity College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Unity College located?
Unity College is a secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire (BB11 3DF).
How many pupils attend Unity College?
Unity College has around 1,416 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Unity College with other schools?
View Unity College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.