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The Albion Academy

Salford, M6 6QTSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
-0.04
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
152 1st-choice / 172 places
Ranking
#1,613
of 3,141 nationally

About The Albion Academy

The Albion Academy in Salford is a mixed 11-16 secondary school that is currently oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local popularity. With 896 pupils on roll against a capacity of 875, the school is operating slightly above its official limit. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, there were 246 total applications for 172 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.43. Of those, 152 families put it as their first preference, and 150 received first-preference offers. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage — 57.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and notably higher than the Salford average for secondary schools. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results, as schools with high FSM rates often face additional challenges. Headteacher Mathew Rogers leads a school that has clearly built a reputation strong enough to generate consistent local demand.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Address1 London Street, Salford, Salford, M6 6QT
HeadteacherMathew Rogers
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils896
Free School Meals (FSM)57.8%
School Capacity896 / 875 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumTheatreSports HallSixth Form CentreAstro TurfScience LabsSwimming PoolICT SuitePlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RowingBasketballCricketBadmintonAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DebateGardeningNewspaperModel United NationsArt ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningProfound LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Albion Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.