Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Brighton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy creates a welcoming and ambitious environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school excels at helping pupils catch up with reading, managing behaviour consistently, and offering diverse enrichment activities. Strong community links and sporting opportunities help pupils develop important skills and prepare well for their future.
Key Strengths
- Effective teaching and curriculum design that helps pupils build secure knowledge and achieve well across subjects
- Strong focus on reading support, including early identification of pupils who need help
- Well-managed behaviour with significantly reduced disruptions and suspensions
- Excellent pupil welfare support with trusted adults and a safe, inclusive environment
- Ambitious and broad curriculum including vocational options and modern foreign languages
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding thoroughly enough to catch and fix learning gaps
- Support for pupils with SEND is inconsistent, with some activities not suitably adapted to meet their needs
- School does not identify pupils at risk of poor attendance early enough to prevent problems developing
- Overall attendance remains below the national average
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe and supported.
Extracurricular Activities
Broad sporting opportunities including links to Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, Sussex Cricket and Russell Martin Academy, BACA 100 activities list, leadership roles such as prefects and climate awareness leaders, cultural celebration events
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy has made significant improvements since its last inspection and now provides a good quality of education in a welcoming environment. The school is ambitious for all pupils, with strong support systems and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
At a Glance
50.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
69 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.2
Avg class size
37
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
808 pupils
1,150 capacity
342 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Brighton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Brighton
Admissions Demand - Brighton and Hove
Places available
2,575
Applications
2,229
Got 1st preference
79.5%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Brighton and Hove (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
15.15974%
Overall absence
42.60516%
Persistent absence
737
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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