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Portslade Aldridge Community Academy

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Portslade Aldridge Community Academy

Chalky Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2WS

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
928
Ages
11-16
FSM
32.0%
Attainment 8
42.5
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.4%
Basics 9-5
41.7%

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
66.7%
EBacc APS
4.17
EBacc 9-5
30.7%
EBacc 9-4
42.2%
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About Portslade Aldridge Community Academy

Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. The school has around 928 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Chalky Road, Brighton, BN41 2WS | More schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Portslade Aldridge Community Academy

What is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Portslade Aldridge Community Academy's latest exam results?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy located?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove (BN41 2WS).
How many pupils attend Portslade Aldridge Community Academy?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy has around 928 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Portslade Aldridge Community Academy with other schools?
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