Unsworth Academy, Bury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Unsworth Academy creates a warm, supportive environment where pupils thrive and achieve extremely well. Staff care for students exceptionally well and deliver an ambitious curriculum that helps pupils develop deep subject knowledge. The school is committed to developing well-rounded, resilient young people through a comprehensive programme that includes enrichment activities, careers education, and personal development.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum delivered by staff with strong subject knowledge - pupils build deep understanding and are well-prepared for each stage of education
- Exceptional care and support for pupils with SEND, with staff receiving training to adapt activities and ensure best possible outcomes
- Strong focus on developing pupils' reading skills and communication abilities, with support for those needing to catch up on phonics
- Pupils achieve extremely well, including those who are disadvantaged, demonstrating highly positive attitudes and good attendance
- Extensive enrichment opportunities that develop pupils' character and prepare them well for life in modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, retro-gaming, cooking, learning Japanese, school performances, science and technology themed events, trips to museums, trips to European cities
Unsworth Academy is a secondary comprehensive school where pupils benefit from a harmonious, aspirational environment with exceptionally high expectations. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection in 2019.
At a Glance
31.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
96 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
41
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
953 pupils
935 capacity
18 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bury
Admissions Demand - Bury
Places available
2,453
Applications
2,319
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
97.2%
Secondary admissions across Bury (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.68234%
Overall absence
22.54803%
Persistent absence
989
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Mersey Drive Community Primary School
Unsworth Primary School
Sunny Bank Primary School
Hollins Grundy Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ribble Drive Community Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Unsworth Academy
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Mersey Drive Community Primary School
Unsworth Primary School
Sunny Bank Primary School
Hollins Grundy Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ribble Drive Community Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
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