The Albion Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

1 London Street, Salford, M6 6QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Albion Academy is a secondary school in Salford for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 131 schools in Salford. It ranks 2nd of 5 secondary schools in Salford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 May 2023, report published 16 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 May 2023

Leaders have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils respond to these expectations and achieve well. Leaders expect all pupils to behave well. They have established clear and consistent routines to manage pupils' conduct. Pupils are polite and respectful. In lessons, they are keen to do their best. During social times, pupils manage their behaviour well. This leads to a calm and purposeful environment where pupils are able to focus on their learning. There are strong, positive relationships between pupils and staff. Leaders and staff deal with any incidents of bullying and name-calling effectively. This helps pupils to feel safe and happy in school. Pupils can access a range of extra-curricular opportunities. They are keen to join the popular Cadet group and look forward to this group's annual summer camp. Pupils develop their talents and interests through the creative writing club, residential trips to Wales, skiing lessons and theatre visits. Year 10 pupils valued their visit to the Bank of New York.

What the school should improve

  • Some teachers do not carry out effective and timely checks on pupils' learning that enable them to identify and address any gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding. This hinders some pupils' learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify and address pupils' gaps and misconceptions.
  • Some pupils do not attend school as frequently as they should. This means that these pupils miss out on important learning. Leaders should ensure that the attendance of these pupils improves.
  • Leaders' work to promote pupils' personal development has gained less traction in key stage 4. This means that some older pupils do not learn all that they should to ensure that they are fully prepared for life in modern Britain. Leaders should finalise the content of this programme so that pupils develop all of the knowledge that they need as they move towards adulthood.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

170 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.4

47.4, 1.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths49.4%

49.4%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths63.5%

63.5%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc51.8%

51.8%, 11.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.32

4.32, 0.23 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

879 pupils on roll, with places for 875

Eligible for free school meals58.9%

58.9%, 32.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language35.2%

35.2%, 13.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.5%

18.5%, 3.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Albion Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Edstart0.3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 8.0
Tiferes0.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 43.8
Beis Hatalmud School1 mileOfsted: InadequateAttainment 8: 14.3
Beis Malka Girls school1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 18.0
Buile Hill Academy1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 42.9

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Principal Mathew Rogers
Address
1 London Street, Salford, M6 6QT
Local authority
Salford
URN
146793

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.