Unity Primary Academy
URN: 141113 • Colchester CO4 3QJ
Overview
- Name
- Unity Primary Academy
- URN
- 141113
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Pieter Labuschagne (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206864226
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hickory Avenue, Colchester CO4 3QJ
Summary
Unity Primary Academy is a mixed, two-form entry primary academy located in Greenstead, Colchester, with a current enrolment of 449 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. As part of the REAch2 Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a culture of Respect, Aspiration, Care, and Honesty, aiming to provide every child with exceptional learning opportunities. The school’s mission is to "Give every child, every chance, every day," reflecting its commitment to high expectations and a supportive learning environment.
The curriculum at Unity Primary Academy is designed to enhance pupils' cultural capital through a diverse enrichment program that complements academic learning. The school also prioritizes pastoral care, ensuring the well-being of each child is central to their development. The 11Before11 Promise is a unique initiative that offers students a variety of real-life experiences before they turn 11, further enriching their educational journey.
Unity Primary Academy actively promotes British values, fostering respect and tolerance among pupils from different faiths and cultures. The school encourages a sense of community and citizenship, preparing students for life in modern Britain while maintaining a focus on excellent behaviour and personal development.
The curriculum at Unity Primary Academy is designed to enhance pupils' cultural capital through a diverse enrichment program that complements academic learning. The school also prioritizes pastoral care, ensuring the well-being of each child is central to their development. The 11Before11 Promise is a unique initiative that offers students a variety of real-life experiences before they turn 11, further enriching their educational journey.
Unity Primary Academy actively promotes British values, fostering respect and tolerance among pupils from different faiths and cultures. The school encourages a sense of community and citizenship, preparing students for life in modern Britain while maintaining a focus on excellent behaviour and personal development.
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Nearby alternatives
- Home Farm Primary School (75.6)
- Hamilton Primary School (75.4)
- Home Farm Primary School (75.1)
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (74.0)
- Great Bentley Primary School (73.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 449
- Boys
- 234
- Girls
- 215
- FSM %
- 48.30
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 449 | 234 | 215 | 420 | 48.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 458 | 234 | 224 | 420 | 41.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 349 | 194 | 155 | 420 | 46.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 349 | 194 | 155 | 420 | 46.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 353 | 187 | 166 | 420 | 45.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 383 | 200 | 183 | 420 | 40.10 |
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