Unity College
URN: 135003 • Burnley BB11 3DF
Overview
- Name
- Unity College
- URN
- 135003
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Richardson (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01282683010
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Townley Holmes, Burnley BB11 3DF
Summary
Unity College is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Burnley, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 1,416 students and a capacity of 1,480. The college prioritises inclusivity and support, with 34.20% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse community. The school aims to foster a positive learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Unity College is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, encouraging students to engage in various subjects while also promoting the arts through events in their well-equipped Auditorium. This venue hosts a range of performances, including musicals and concerts, enhancing the cultural experience for students and the wider community.
Unity College places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and pastoral care, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events, such as the annual Christmas Fair, fostering a sense of community and collaboration between families and the school. For more information, parents can visit the college's website.
The curriculum at Unity College is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, encouraging students to engage in various subjects while also promoting the arts through events in their well-equipped Auditorium. This venue hosts a range of performances, including musicals and concerts, enhancing the cultural experience for students and the wider community.
Unity College places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and pastoral care, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events, such as the annual Christmas Fair, fostering a sense of community and collaboration between families and the school. For more information, parents can visit the college's website.
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Nearby alternatives
- Blessed Trinity RC College (55.1)
- Sir John Thursby Community College (50.9)
- Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (49.0)
- Burnley High School (47.8)
- UTC Lancashire (45.9)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1480
- Pupils
- 1416
- Boys
- 711
- Girls
- 705
- FSM %
- 34.20
- Open date
- 2006-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1416 | 711 | 705 | 1480 | 34.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1434 | 720 | 714 | 1480 | 33.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1299 | 646 | 653 | 1200 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1299 | 646 | 653 | 1200 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1244 | 615 | 629 | 1200 | 31.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1201 | 599 | 602 | 1200 | 27.70 |
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