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Unity Academy Blackpool

Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 0TS
Part of: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Unity Academy Blackpool
Blackpool, FY2 0TS
946 Pupils
1,020 Capacity
2–16 Age Range
60.30% FSM %
476 Boys
470 Girls
About Unity Academy Blackpool

Unity Academy Blackpool is a All-through Academies serving Blackpool and the surrounding area in Blackpool with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 946 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,020. Current headteacher: John Connolly.

Information on Unity Academy Blackpool is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Blackpool
Region North West
Administrative District Blackpool
Parliamentary Constituency Blackpool North and Fleetwood
Ward Greenlands
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
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 FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10041604
URN 139675
Data Last Updated 04-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jake Brown Chair of Local Governing Body 08/02/2022 07/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Stephanie Bradley Local Governor 08/01/2024 22/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Jake Brown Local Governor 08/02/2022 07/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Connolly Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Stephen Cooke Local Governor 01/04/2017 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Nicola Craven Local Governor 26/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Roger Farley Local Governor 26/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Lamoury Local Governor 26/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sian McGuire Local Governor 25/02/2022 24/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Mr Stephen Snelson Local Governor 08/11/2024 08/11/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
0.59 km • Blackpool
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0.9 km • Blackpool
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0.98 km • Blackpool
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Layton Primary School
1.02 km • Blackpool
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Moor Park Primary School
1.32 km • Blackpool
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Norman House Independent School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unity Academy Blackpool is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Blackpool, Blackpool.
Unity Academy Blackpool has 946 pupils, with a capacity of 1,020.
Unity Academy Blackpool caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
The admissions policy at Unity Academy Blackpool is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Unity Academy Blackpool is Mr John Connolly.
Unity Academy Blackpool is at Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 0TS, in the Blackpool local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Unity Academy Blackpool: Does not have a sixth form.
Unity Academy Blackpool is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr John Connolly
Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 0TS
01253478129
www.unity.blackpool.org.uk/
Location
FY2 0TS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139675
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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