SchoolScoresThe Albion Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
1 London Street, Salford, M6 6QT
0161 359 5100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 May 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
170 pupils in this year group.
49% — 9 points above the Salford average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 47.4 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
151 pupils in this year group.
75% — 10 points below the Salford average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 75% | 85% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 2% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 17% | 16% | 13% |
| Further education college | 54% | 57% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 75% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Salford. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 195 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 168 |
| Of those, offered a place | 168 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 261 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 63.3% | 39.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9% | 17.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.7% | 20.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Lower than 15% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9% | 9.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Lower than 22% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.3% | 26.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Lower than 30% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 25.3 | 39.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Lower than 37% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded8 pupils | 0.89% | 0.58% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 4th highest of 15 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 15.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 77% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0% | 18.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Edstart 0.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Tiferes 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- Beis Hatalmud School 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Inadequate (2025)
- Talmud Torah Yetev Lev 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Beis Malka Girls school 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Buile Hill Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Beis Yaakov High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beis Ruchel Girls School 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Etz Chaim Boys School 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Albion Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Albion Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 May 2023.
How did The Albion Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The Albion Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 168 families put The Albion Academy as their first choice for 195 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 168 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146793.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.