Unity College
Foundation school
Burnley, BB11 3DF
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 20% in England
2 of 5 in Burnley
Pupils
1,402
First preferences per place
0.85
2026/27
Absence
13.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | 39.8 | 40.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29% | 34% | 34% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 27% | 32% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.30 | -0.21 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy · 0.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 19% in England
- Sir John Thursby Community College · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Marsden Heights Community College · 3.0 mi · Good · Bottom 24% in England
- Burnley High School · 3.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 19% in England
- Shuttleworth College · 3.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 23% in England
- Pendle Vale College · 4.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 22% in England
Best secondary schools in Burnley · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Unity College is in Brunshaw & Brownside (typical home £170,500, crime very high).
What is Unity College's Ofsted rating?
Unity College is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Unity College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Unity College is in the bottom 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.