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The Albion Academy
1 London Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6QT, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.6 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
896
Capacity
875
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment 8, where it ranks in the top 41% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 64%, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, while over half of the students enter the EBacc, the overall attainment could be further improved, as only 49% achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality 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. | 47.4 | Top 41% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 52% | Top 20% 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%. | 40% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.2%
Black African16.5%
White Other8.7%
Other6.9%
Asian Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Black Other2.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
traveller_irish0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.49494, -2.27702 · M6 6QT
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN146793
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.albionacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Albion Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Albion Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is The Albion Academy a good school?
The Albion Academy scores 50.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 The Albion Academy in GCSEs?
The Albion Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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