Albany Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Bolton Road, PR7 3AY |
| URN | 138544 |
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School Census
| Total | 723 |
| Girls/Boys | 317/406 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 43.8%/56.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 178 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2024 | Good |
| 25/03/2014 | Good |
| 25/02/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 25/02/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 11% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.85 |
| Progress 8 | -0.04 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.02 |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 584 |
| As first preference | 124 |
| As second preference | 232 |
| As third preference | 219 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.55% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 702 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 276 |
| As third preference | 237 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 656 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 228 |
| As third preference | 234 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 648 |
| As first preference | 188 |
| As second preference | 220 |
| As third preference | 240 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 643 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 219 |
| As third preference | 238 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 599 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 208 |
| As third preference | 237 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 615 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 206 |
| As third preference | 214 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 550 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 163 |
| As third preference | 210 |
| Total Offers Made | 133 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 468 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 174 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 459 |
| As first preference | 135 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 188 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 469 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 158 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |