Albany Academy
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Chorley, PR7 3AY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 40% in England
6 of 7 in Chorley
Pupils
725
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
8.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 44.5 | 43.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 37% | 34% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 49% | 52% | 47% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.04 | -0.10 | — |
55% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Holy Cross Catholic High School · 0.6 mi · No rating · Top 15% in England
- Southlands High School · 1.2 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 20% in England
- St Michael's Church of England High School · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 9% in England
- Parklands High School · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- Rivington and Blackrod High School · 3.7 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Balshaw's Church of England High School · 4.0 mi · Good · Top 24% in England
Best secondary schools in Chorley · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Albany Academy is in Chorley Town & South (typical home £183,500, crime very high).
What is Albany Academy's Ofsted rating?
Albany Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Albany Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Albany Academy is in the bottom 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.