Albany Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bolton Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 3AY |
| Phone | 01257244020 |
| Reference Number | 138544 |
Albany Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all evaluated areas, including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school creates a friendly and supportive atmosphere where pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), feel safe and valued. With an ambitious and broad curriculum, pupils typically progress well, demonstrating positive attitudes towards their learning. Strong pastoral support contributes to a culture of respect and politeness among students, further enhancing their educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 722 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.19%
Girls: 46.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 82 | 65 | 147 |
| 8 | 72 | 73 | 145 |
| 9 | 81 | 65 | 146 |
| 10 | 83 | 60 | 143 |
| 11 | 66 | 75 | 141 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.5% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 25 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Sep 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Albany Science College | |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Friendly and welcoming school environment
- Strong pastoral support from committed staff
- Ambitious and broad curriculum reflecting high expectations
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Coherent reading programme improving literacy skills
- Positive attitudes to learning among pupils
- Rigorously analyzed attendance strategies leading to improved rates
Areas for Improvement
- Consistency in assessment strategies across some subjects needs improvement
- Concerns about increased workload for some staff due to curriculum changes
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 220 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 253 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 70 | 2 |
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