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Unity College

Townley Holmes, Burnley, BB11 3DF
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Unity College
Burnley, BB11 3DF
1,416 Pupils
1,480 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
34.20% FSM %
711 Boys
705 Girls
About Unity College

Located in Burnley (BB11 3DF), Unity College is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Lancashire.

It has 1,416 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,480. Current headteacher: Jane Richardson.

Data for Unity College comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Burnley
Parliamentary Constituency Burnley
Ward Brunshaw
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-08-2006
UKPRN 10016004
URN 135003
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Franklin Chair of Governors 13/12/2024 12/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debbie Albanese-Quigley Governor 24/06/2025 23/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Martin Bourke Governor 28/11/2016 06/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Browning Governor 09/10/2025 08/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Chloe Dickinson Governor 12/07/2017 10/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kelly Forrest Governor 18/03/2019 21/05/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Shameem Hudson Governor 20/10/2025 19/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Father Roger Parker Governor 13/04/2015 06/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tom Quigley Governor 30/10/2024 29/10/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Jane Richardson Governor 01/09/2022 31/12/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Caroline Shorrock Governor 01/04/2021 12/07/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Lucy Whitehall Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School
0.19 km • Burnley
Other
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
0.52 km • Burnley
Other
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School
0.87 km • Burnley
Other
Rockwood Nursery School
0.87 km • Burnley
Other
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
1.12 km • Burnley
Other
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
1.34 km • Burnley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Unity College is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Burnley, Lancashire.
Unity College has 1,416 pupils, with a capacity of 1,480.
Unity College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Unity College is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at Unity College is Ms Jane Richardson.
Unity College is at Townley Holmes, Burnley, BB11 3DF, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Unity College: Does not have a sixth form.
Unity College is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Ms Jane Richardson
Townley Holmes, Burnley, BB11 3DF
01282683010
www.unity-college.com/
Location
BB11 3DF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135003
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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