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Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Brighton
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Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

Lewes Road, Brighton, BN1 9PW

A Good-rated secondary school in Brighton.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
813
Ages
11-19
FSM
49.4%
Attainment 8
36.1
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.2%
Basics 9-5
23.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.3%
EBacc APS
3.14
EBacc 9-5
8.6%
EBacc 9-4
10.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
18.75
A*-A Grades
14.3%
A*-B Grades
28.6%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 60 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 69 responses), 83% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.1. The school has around 813 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lewes Road, Brighton, BN1 9PW | More schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Good
  2. Mar 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Dec 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. Mar 2022 — Inadequate
  5. Nov 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

What is Brighton Aldridge Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Brighton Aldridge Community Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 69 responses): 83% of parents would recommend Brighton Aldridge Community Academy.
What are Brighton Aldridge Community Academy's latest exam results?
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Brighton Aldridge Community Academy located?
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove (BN1 9PW).
How many pupils attend Brighton Aldridge Community Academy?
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy has around 813 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Brighton Aldridge Community Academy with other schools?
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