The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.4
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
75%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 896
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 57.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Principal Mathew Rogers
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
1 London Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6QT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Albion Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Albion Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Albion Academy?
The Albion Academy currently has 896 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Albion Academy take?
The Albion Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Albion Academy?
The Albion Academy is in Salford, M6 6QT, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Albion Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Albion Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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