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Albany Academy
Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3AY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.7 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
722
Capacity
756
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 62% nationally. While 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum. Overall, the school shows a commitment to student success, though there is room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
Asian Other2.5%
White Other1.5%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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53.64307, -2.61926 · PR7 3AY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN138544
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.albanyacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Albany Academy rated by Ofsted?
Albany Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is Albany Academy a good school?
Albany Academy scores 35.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Albany Academy in GCSEs?
Albany Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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