Open Other Secondary Mixed

Albany Academy

Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 3AY
Part of: ALBANY LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
722 Pupils
756 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
28.50% FSM %
384 Boys
338 Girls
About Albany Academy

Located in Chorley (PR7 3AY), Albany Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Lancashire.

It has 722 pupils on roll. School capacity: 756. Current headteacher: Peter Mayland.

Data for Albany Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Chorley
Parliamentary Constituency Chorley
Ward Chorley South East & Heath Charnock
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ALBANY LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-08-2012
UKPRN 10038067
URN 138544
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Alison Rothwell Chair of Local Governing Body 01/11/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Armistead-Walsh Local Governor 24/11/2024 23/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Crissie Day Local Governor 01/09/2025 10/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rachel Digman Local Governor 24/02/2025 24/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Lisa Frawley Local Governor 24/11/2024 24/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Hothersall Local Governor 01/11/2024 01/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Amanda Jacques Local Governor 02/02/2026 02/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rachel Lewis Local Governor 04/10/2022 04/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Albany Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chorley, Lancashire.
Albany Academy has 722 pupils, with a capacity of 756.
Albany Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Albany Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Albany Academy is Mr Peter Mayland.
Albany Academy is at Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 3AY, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Albany Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Albany Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Peter Mayland
Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 3AY
Location
Quick Summary
URN 138544
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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