Located in Salford, The Albion Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a religious character.
The Albion Academy currently has around 896 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 57.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.2%. african pupils make up about 16.5%
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.
| Address: | 1 London Street, Salford, M6 6QT |
| Website: | http://www.albionacademy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01613595100 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Salford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Principal Mathew Rogers |
| Religious character: | |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 146793 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 875 |
| Number of Pupils: | 896 |
| Number of Boys: | 472 |
| Number of Girls: | 424 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.20% | 396 |
| African | 16.50% | 148 |
| Other White | 8.70% | 78 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.90% | 62 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 37 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 35 |
| Pakistani | 3.60% | 32 |
| White and Black African | 2.80% | 25 |
| Other Black | 2.70% | 24 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 10 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 35 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Community Primary School Lissadel Street , M6 6GL | - not rated | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sebastian's RC Primary School Douglas Green , M6 6ET | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Concord Place , M6 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascension CofE Primary School Ascension Road , M7 1LY | - not rated | 973 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 35 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 35 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pope John Paul II RC High School Britannia Street , M6 6FX | - not rated | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowry High School Camp Street , M7 9LY | - not rated | 973 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Grammar School Camp Street , M7 1ZT | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tiferes Grecian Street North , M7 2JR | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Centre Clarence Street , M7 1QT | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.