Unity Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Unity Primary Academy
Address: Hickory Avenue, Greenstead
Town/City: Colchester
County: Essex
Postcode: CO4 3QJ
Telephone Number: 01206 864226
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Reach2 Academy Trust
Sponsor: Reach2 Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Pieter Labuschagne
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 432 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 51%

Location and administration

URN: 141113
DfE Number: 881/2107
UKPRN: 10046599
UPRN: 303013926
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Colchester (E07000071)
Constituency: Colchester (E14001176)
Electoral Ward: Greenstead (E05010829)

Easting & Northing: 602009E, 225168N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 53' 20.7" N 0° 56' 3.35" E
Plus Code: 9F32VWQM+JP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor schools†

Governors

  • Mr Aaron Bond - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Mr Paul Dance - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 June 2029.
  • Ms Edyta Drabek - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 January 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Mr Pieter Labuschagne - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Dapo Odeleye - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 January 2027.
  • Ms Tash Oliver - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 May 2028.
  • Mr Christopher West - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2026.