Unity Primary Academy

About Unity Primary Academy

Unity Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 449 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

449 / 420 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 June 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hickory Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3QJ

Phone

01206864226

Executive Headteacher

Pieter Labuschagne

Website

unityprimaryacademy.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Unity Primary Academy?

Unity Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Unity Primary Academy have?

Unity Primary Academy has 449 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Unity Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Unity Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Unity Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Unity Primary Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Unity Primary Academy?

Unity Primary Academy is located at Hickory Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3QJ.