How many pupils does Unity Primary Academy have?

Unity Primary Academy has 449 pupils enrolled.

Who is the executive headteacher of Unity Primary Academy?

The executive headteacher of Unity Primary Academy is Pieter Labuschagne.

What type of school is Unity Primary Academy?

Unity Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Unity Primary Academy in?

Unity Primary Academy is in the Essex local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Primary Open

Unity Primary Academy

Hickory Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3QJ

Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 10 June 2025.

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449

Pupils

48.3%

Free school meals

1 September 2014

Opened

About this school

Unity Primary Academy is an Academy sponsor led serving primary age pupils, located in Colchester, Essex. The school has 449 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 10 June 2025. The Executive Headteacher is Pieter Labuschagne. The school is administered by Essex local authority. It belongs to REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 September 2014.

School details

Executive Headteacher: Pieter Labuschagne
Trust: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Essex
Gender: Mixed
URN: 141113

Contact

01206864226 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Unity Primary Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Essex). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

70%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →