What is Unity Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Unity Primary Academy does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Unity Primary Academy a primary or secondary school?

Unity Primary Academy is a primary school in Colchester, for ages 3–11.

Where is Unity Primary Academy?

Unity Primary Academy is in Colchester, CO4 3QJ (Essex local authority).

How many pupils attend Unity Primary Academy?

Unity Primary Academy has around 449 pupils on roll.

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Unity Primary Academy

Ages 3–11449 pupilsDoes not apply

Colchester, CO4 3QJ

Essex

Unity Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Colchester, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 449 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Colchester can view Unity Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Colchester (CO4 3QJ), Unity Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance93.4%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence20.0%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher25.0England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals47.0%England avg 24.0%

English not first language36.3%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-15%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Colchester

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Colchester AcademyGood · 0.5 mi Hazelmere Junior SchoolGood · 0.5 mi Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery0.5 mi Roach Vale Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi Willow Brook Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.8 mi

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