Albany Academy
URN: 138544 • Chorley PR7 3AY
Overview
- Name
- Albany Academy
- URN
- 138544
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ALBANY LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Mayland (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257244020
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bolton Road, Chorley PR7 3AY
Summary
Albany Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Chorley, Lancashire, catering to students aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 722 pupils and a capacity of 756, the academy prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment where every student is valued. The school's ethos, encapsulated in the 'Albany Way', emphasises community, aspiration, and empowerment, encouraging students to contribute positively and take charge of their futures.
The school operates from 7:30 am, with students expected to arrive by 8:45 am. Albany Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to support academic achievement, including regular updates on GCSE results and performance tables. The school is committed to safeguarding and provides robust support for students with special educational needs (SEND) through an annually updated strategy.
Albany Academy actively engages with its community, governed by a local committee that includes elected parents and staff. This structure ensures accountability and fosters a collaborative approach to education, making it a central part of the Chorley and North Bolton communities. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The school operates from 7:30 am, with students expected to arrive by 8:45 am. Albany Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to support academic achievement, including regular updates on GCSE results and performance tables. The school is committed to safeguarding and provides robust support for students with special educational needs (SEND) through an annually updated strategy.
Albany Academy actively engages with its community, governed by a local committee that includes elected parents and staff. This structure ensures accountability and fosters a collaborative approach to education, making it a central part of the Chorley and North Bolton communities. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Appeals (other)
- http://www.albanyacademy.co.uk/cart (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Mid Year Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Year 7 Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ALBANY LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 756
- Pupils
- 722
- Boys
- 384
- Girls
- 338
- FSM %
- 28.50
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 722 | 384 | 338 | 756 | 28.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 719 | 397 | 322 | 756 | 26.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 720 | 413 | 307 | 756 | 21.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 720 | 413 | 307 | 756 | 21.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 699 | 382 | 317 | 756 | 19.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 693 | 387 | 306 | 756 | 19.30 |
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