Albany Academy
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 3AY
Headteacher · Mr Peter Mayland
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Key facts
Pupils725Capacity 756
OfstedGoodInspected 5 March 2024
TrustAlbany Learning Trust
Free school meals31.2%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 5 March 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Lancashire council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in LancashireNearby schools for the same ages
- Holy Cross Catholic High School0.6 mi
- Shaftesbury High School0.6 mi
- Southlands High School1.2 mi
- Parklands High School1.4 mi
- St Michael's Church of England High School1.4 mi