Albany Academy, Chorley

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Albany Academy
Albany Science College (geograph 2742509).jpg
View of the school (2011)
Address
Albany Academy, Chorley
Bolton Road

Chorley
,
Lancashire
,
PR7 3AY

England
Coordinates 53°38′35″N2°37′10″W / 53.6431°N 2.6195°W / 53.6431; -2.6195
Information
Type Academy
MottoLoyalty
Religious affiliation(s)None
Established1960 [1]
Department for Education URN 138544 Tables
Ofsted Reports
ChairHelen Brown [2]
Head teacherPeter Mayland
Gender Mixed
Age11to 16
Enrolment688
Colour(s)  Blue
School Canteen Hygiene Rating5/5
Website https://albanyacademy.co.uk/

Albany Academy (formerly Albany Science College, Albany High School and St Alban's) is a secondary school with academy status located on the south side of Chorley, Lancashire, England.

Contents

Albany Academy has specialist status in science and was one of the first schools in the country to convert to academy status. The school is the founding member of the Albany Learning Trust, a Multi-academy trust - the first Trust of its type in Lancashire.

History

Secondary school

The school was originally opened as St. Alban's, and was built on the former Yarrow House next to the river of the same name. In 1982, the School adopted a new name, Albany High School, and was subsequently renamed Albany Science College, before becoming Albany Academy when it converted to academy status.

The school was rated good by Ofsted in January 2023

Buildings

The former house was the birthplace and childhood home of Titanic first mate Charles Lightoller. This has been commemorated by a blue plaque on the school gates and the renaming of the school's canteen to Lightoller's Diner.

Albany Academy have developed opportunities and social activities focused on leisure, health and career development. In addition, a wide range of services and facilities available to hire by community groups, local sports clubs and businesses in the local area.

Facilities are available for hire. These include: Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Fully fitted fitness suite Classrooms with ICT facilities and large hall with stage and a sports field. [3]

Educational Results

Albany Academy is consistently one of the top ten performing schools in Lancashire. The school is outstanding in pupil behaviour and safety and is also outstanding in leadership and management [4]

Media

The school appeared on the TV Show Canteen Rescue in 2010, after winning an award to have the school canteen re-decorated. The theme was a 1950s style American Diner.

Employment

Albany Academy is accredited as a Living Wage Employer [5]

Staff do not feel as supported as they could have been.

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References

  1. ↑ "Albany Science College". Albany Science College. 27 August 2009. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2009.
  2. ↑ "Albany Academy - Inspection Reports". Ofsted. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  3. ↑ "Facilities for Hire" . Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  4. ↑ "Latest Ofsted report published". 17 October 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  5. ↑ "Albany Academy Celebrates Commitment to Real Living Wage". 26 February 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.


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