Salford City Academy vs Unity Academy Blackpool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salford City Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
876 students
Unity Academy Blackpool
Blackpool · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
877 students
| Measure | Salford City Academy Manchester, North West | Unity Academy Blackpool Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #270 of 536 | #349 of 536 |
| National rank | #2285 of 4,090 | #2936 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 876 | 877 |
| Pupils on roll | 876 | 877 |
| Free school meals | 46.3% | 62.3% |
| Capacity filled | 116.8% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 29.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.7% | 17.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.9% | 32.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | 2.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.salfordcity-academy.org/ | www.unity.blackpool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Salford City Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.8 vs 30.6).
- •Unity Academy Blackpool is the larger school with 877 students compared with 876.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Salford City Academy better than Unity Academy Blackpool?
On the Success Index (England), Salford City Academy ranks higher (43.8 vs 30.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Salford City Academy and Unity Academy Blackpool?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salford City Academy: 876. Unity Academy Blackpool: 877. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salford City Academy and Unity Academy Blackpool rank in North West?
Salford City Academy is 270th of 536 and Unity Academy Blackpool is 349th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).