The Albion Academy Catchment Area
The Albion Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Salford , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 896 pupils, and a capacity of 875 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
896
Pupils
875
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Albion Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Albion Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Salford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Salford catchment area documents →The Albion Academy — School Information
- Full address
- 1 London Street, Salford, M6 6QT
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 57.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146793
Other Secondary Schools in Salford
If The Albion Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Salford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Albion Academy
Is The Albion Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Albion Academy currently has 896 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 875 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Albion Academy? ▾
Admission to The Albion Academy is managed by Salford. 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 The Albion Academy cover? ▾
The Albion Academy is a secondary school in Salford, 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 The Albion Academy? ▾
The Albion Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.