Unity Academy Blackpool

Contact details for the school

School Name: Unity Academy Blackpool
Address: Warbreck Hill Road
Town/City: Blackpool
County: Lancashire
Postcode: FY2 0TS
Telephone Number: 01253 478129
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 2-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Fylde Coast Academy Trust
Sponsor: Fylde Coast Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr John Connolly
Capacity: 1020
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 877 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 62.3%

Location and administration

URN: 139675
DfE Number: 890/4000
UKPRN: 10041604
UPRN: 100012610805
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackpool (E06000009)
Constituency: Blackpool North and Fleetwood (E14001104)
Electoral Ward: Greenlands (E05015192)

Easting & Northing: 331682E, 438245N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 50' 11.71" N 3° 2' 22.21" W
Plus Code: 9C5RRXP6+J5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Stephanie Bradley - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 January 2026.
  • Mr Jake Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2026.
  • Mr Jake Brown - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2030.
  • Mr John Connolly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Stephen Cooke - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Nicola Craven - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Mr Roger Farley - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Mr Paul Lamoury - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Ms Sian McGuire - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 February 2030.
  • Mr Stephen Snelson - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 November 2028.