Unity College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Unity College
Address: Townley Holmes
Town/City: Burnley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB11 3DF
Telephone Number: 01282 683010
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2006
Trust: Burnley Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Ms Jane Richardson
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1402 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.8%

Location and administration

URN: 135003
DfE Number: 888/4806
UKPRN: 10016004
UPRN: 10023760016
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Burnley (E07000117)
Constituency: Burnley (E14001142)
Electoral Ward: Brunshaw (E05005152)

Easting & Northing: 385489E, 431834N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 59.75" N 2° 13' 17.64" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQQMH+89

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Eric Boothman - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Mr Martin Bourke - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 July 2026.
  • Mr Robert Browning - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Hayley Crampton - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Miss Chloe Dickinson - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Miss Kelly Forrest - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2027.
  • Mr David Franklin - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 September 2026.
  • Mrs Shameem Hudson - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Father Roger Parker - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 December 2028.
  • Mr Tom Quigley - Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 October 2028.
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  • Mrs Caroline Shorrock - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 12 July 2026.
  • Mrs Lucy Whitehall - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 September 2026.
  • Mrs Lucy Whitehall - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 December 2028.
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