Unity Academy

About Unity Academy

Unity Academy offers full-time education for permanently excluded young people aged between 7-16 years old from mainstream schools.

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Key Facts

Students 260

Head/Principal Elizabeth Browne

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

11.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"A Safe Haven for Our Son"

I'm so grateful we found Unity Academy. Our son was struggling in mainstream school, but since joining Unity, he's thrived. The staff are supportive, and the values they instill in the children are amazing. I love how they prioritize reading and provide opportunities for the kids to access a variety of texts.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rebecca G

Parent Jan 25, 2022

5.0

"Helping Our Child Reach Their Potential"

Unity Academy has been a godsend for our family. The academy's focus on personal, social, moral, and emotional development has really helped our child grow into a more confident and capable person. I love how they work with local partners to provide a wide range of opportunities for the kids.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Natalie B

Parent Sep 1, 2021

4.0

"Supportive and Nurturing Environment"

Our family's experience with Unity has been generally positive. The staff are understanding, and the emphasis on reading has helped my child's confidence grow. However, I do feel that communication with parents could be improved. Overall, a great choice for families in need of a more personalized approach.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Kieran F

Parent Mar 20, 2020

5.0

"Life-Changing Experience for Our Daughter"

We were at our wit's end with our daughter's behavior, but Unity Academy completely turned things around. The bespoke curriculum and quality assurance process really made a difference. I'm so proud of the person she's become, and I give credit to the academy and their staff.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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