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Where is Unity Community Primary located?

Unity Community Primary is located in Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, M7 4YE.

What age range does Unity Community Primary serve?

Unity Community Primary serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Unity Community Primary — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Unity Community Primary

Unity Community Primary is a primary free school in Manchester, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Unity Community Primary has 46% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 185 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 16.3%, 45% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.3%.

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OfstedRequires Improvement · 2023KS2 expected46%Attendance93.7%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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6.2

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Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Unity Community Primary?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 185 pupils
SEN support: 21% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 21% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 33/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality13/100

Transport access25/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Unity Community Primary

At Unity Community Primary, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

71% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.

Attendance at Unity Community Primary

Unity Community Primary has an overall absence rate of 6.3%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Unity Community Primary

The teacher turnover rate at Unity Community Primary is 16.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Unity Community Primary

Unity Community Primary has 185 pupils on roll.

45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

21% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Unity Community Primary Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

Unity Community Primary was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Unity Community Primary is overdue for reinspection.

A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Unity Community Primary's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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