Unity Primary Academy Catchment Area
Unity Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
449
Pupils
420
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Unity Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Unity Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Unity Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Hickory Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester, CO4 3QJ
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 48.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141113
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If Unity Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St. George's School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 7RU
Hamilton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 3GB
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 9AS
Myland Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO4 5LD
North Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CO1 1RP
Old Heath Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 8DD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Unity Primary Academy
Is Unity Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Unity Primary Academy currently has 449 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Unity Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Unity Primary Academy is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Unity Primary Academy cover? ▾
Unity Primary Academy is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Unity Primary Academy? ▾
Unity Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.