The Albion Academy vs Edstart
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Albion Academy
Salford
Edstart
5 Gerald Road
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Senior
Type
Academy converter
Other independent school
Age Range
11–16
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
-
None
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Salford
Salford
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
879
94
Capacity
875
120
Occupancy
100%
78%
FSM %
58.9%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
May 2023
Jun 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
51.1
8.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
59.9%
0%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-