Unsworth Academy
Academy sponsor led
Bury, BL9 8LP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 49% in England
6 of 11 in Bury
Pupils
953
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
7.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | 46.5 | 45.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 39% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 44% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.03 | 0.21 | — |
63% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Parrenthorn High School · 1.2 mi · Good
- Philips High School · 1.5 mi · Requires improvement · Top 28% in England
- The Heys School · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Edgar Wood Academy · 1.9 mi · Report card
- The Derby High School · 2.1 mi · No rating
- Star Radcliffe Academy · 2.1 mi · No rating
Best secondary schools in Bury · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
Unsworth Academy is in Unsworth (typical home £322,500).
What is Unsworth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Unsworth Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Unsworth Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Unsworth Academy is in the bottom 49% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.