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Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Chalky Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WS, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.4 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
928
Capacity
1,075
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.7, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in comparison to the national average. A commendable 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in both English and Maths, while 67% enter the EBacc, indicating a strong commitment to a broad curriculum. However, there's room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in these core subjects, currently at 43%.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 67% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
White Other4.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black African1.1%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.85064, -0.22577 · BN41 2WS
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN137063
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.paca.uk.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2016.
Is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy a good school?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy scores 36.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Portslade Aldridge Community Academy in GCSEs?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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