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Unity Primary Academy

Hickory Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3QJ
Part of: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Unity Primary Academy
Colchester, CO4 3QJ
449 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
48.30% FSM %
234 Boys
215 Girls
About Unity Primary Academy

Unity Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Colchester, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 449 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Pieter Labuschagne.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency Colchester
Ward Greenstead
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10046599
URN 141113
Data Last Updated 10-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Dance Chair of Local Governing Body 06/06/2025 05/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Aaron Bond Local Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Edyta Drabek Local Governor 18/01/2025 17/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Harrison Local Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Pieter Labuschagne Local Governor 31/08/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Dapo Odeleye Local Governor 25/01/2023 24/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Tash Oliver Local Governor 08/05/2024 07/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Christopher West Local Governor 30/11/2022 29/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Colchester Academy
0.76 km • Colchester
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
0.85 km • Colchester
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Roach Vale Primary School
1.12 km • Colchester
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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
1.21 km • Colchester
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unity Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Colchester, Essex.
Unity Primary Academy has 449 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Unity Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Executive Headteacher at Unity Primary Academy is Mr Pieter Labuschagne.
Unity Primary Academy is at Hickory Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester, CO4 3QJ, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Unity Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Unity Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Pieter Labuschagne
Hickory Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester, CO4 3QJ
01206864226
unityprimaryacademy.com
Location
CO4 3QJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141113
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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