Albany Academy, based in Chorley, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Albany Academy currently has around 722 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 28.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 2% who stay in school sixth forms and 73% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 3AY |
| Website: | http://www.albanyacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01257244020 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Peter Mayland |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138544 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 756 |
| Number of Pupils: | 722 |
| Number of Boys: | 384 |
| Number of Girls: | 338 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.50% | 632 |
| Unclassified | 3.00% | 22 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 18 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley Carr Lane , PR7 3JU | 4out of 4 | 170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Brooke Street , PR6 0LB | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Infant School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Junior School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Science College Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ar-Rahmah Academy 142 Lyons Lane , PR6 0PJ | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.