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Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9PW, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.7 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
813
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 83% of parents recommending it. Although GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly below the national average at 36.2, the school performs well in comparison to 92% of schools across the UK. However, only 45% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the percentage progressing to top-third universities is quite low at 4%.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.2 | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 45% | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 23% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 44% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 45 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Progress is communicated
88%
Behaviour is good
87%
School has high expectations
87%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
Good range of subjects
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.0%
Black African5.4%
White Other3.8%
Other3.6%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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50.85777, -0.09419 · BN1 9PW
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN136164
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.baca-uk.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Brighton Aldridge Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Brighton Aldridge Community Academy a good school?
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy scores 18.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Brighton Aldridge Community Academy?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brighton Aldridge Community Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy in GCSEs?
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.2. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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