Albany Academy Catchment Area
Albany Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Chorley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 722 pupils, and a capacity of 756 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
722
Pupils
756
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Albany Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Albany Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Albany Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 3AY
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138544
Other Secondary Schools in Chorley
If Albany Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chorley are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Albany Academy
Is Albany Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Albany Academy is operating close to its capacity of 756 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Albany Academy? ▾
Admission to Albany Academy is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Albany Academy cover? ▾
Albany Academy is a secondary school in Chorley, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Albany Academy? ▾
Albany Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.