Unsworth Academy Catchment Area
Unsworth Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bury , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 968 pupils, and a capacity of 935 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
968
Pupils
935
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Unsworth Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Unsworth Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bury. 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 Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8LP
- Local authority
- Bury
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143848
Other Secondary Schools in Bury
If Unsworth Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.
The Elton High School Catchment Area
Community school · BL8 1RN
Tottington High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BL8 3LY
Hazel Wood High School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL9 7QT
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BL9 0TZ
Woodhey High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BL0 9QZ
Bury Church of England High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BL9 0TS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Unsworth Academy
Is Unsworth Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Unsworth Academy currently has 968 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 935 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Unsworth Academy? ▾
Admission to Unsworth Academy is managed by Bury. 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 Unsworth Academy cover? ▾
Unsworth Academy is a secondary school in Bury, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Unsworth Academy? ▾
Unsworth Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.