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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tottington High School (68.2)
- Bury Church of England High School (66.8)
- The Elton High School (66.3)
- Woodhey High School (60.6)
- St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (58.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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