Unity Primary Academy
Unity Primary Academy is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 3–11, in Colchester, CO4, in the Essex council area. It has 432 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 June 2025): Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas — inspected 10 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 70 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 8 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 61 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 432 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 47% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 36.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 22.27% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.56% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
- Hazelmere Junior School
- Roach Vale Primary School
- Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
- Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Kendall Church of England Primary School
- St James the Great Church of England Primary School
- Friars Grove Primary School