Unsworth Academy

URN: 143848 • Bury BL9 8LP

Overview

Name
Unsworth Academy
URN
143848
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alex Fair (since 2025)
Telephone
01617969820
Website
Visit
Address
Parr Lane, Bury BL9 8LP

Summary

Unsworth Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Bury, catering to students aged 11 to 16. As a member of the Shaw Education Trust, the academy emphasizes a strong ethos of "relentless ambition," aiming to provide a high-quality curriculum that fosters excellent academic outcomes and prepares students for future pathways. The school prides itself on its commitment to inclusion, ensuring that every child is nurtured and challenged to reach their full potential.

The academy offers a supportive environment with dedicated pastoral care, led by Year Heads of Progress and a non-teaching Pastoral Manager. This team focuses on breaking down barriers to learning and ensuring students are well-prepared for their next educational stages. With a current enrollment of 968 pupils, Unsworth Academy has a capacity of 935, reflecting its popularity within the community.

Unsworth Academy values community engagement and collaboration, promoting individual accountability and resilience among its students. The school’s vision emphasizes the importance of both academic and character development, aiming to shape responsible citizens who contribute positively to society.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
935
Pupils
968
Boys
480
Girls
488
FSM %
30.40
Open date
2017-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 968 480 488 935 30.40
2024-09-11 963 471 492 935 29.70
2023-09-11 910 437 473 935 23.80
2022-09-11 910 437 473 935 23.80
2021-09-11 873 431 442 935 24.00
2020-09-11 824 408 416 935 21.80

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