Portslade 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 · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making all pupils feel valued and included, especially those with additional needs or facing barriers to learning. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and create a warm, respectful environment where behaviour is excellent. Pupils leave well-prepared for their next steps with strong support from a comprehensive careers programme.
Key Strengths
- Excellent inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs, disabilities, and disadvantaged pupils
- Behaviour has improved dramatically with very low disruption and a warm, positive school environment
- Strong pastoral care with staff who know pupils well and prioritize their wellbeing
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum with knowledgeable teachers
- Effective careers programme helping most pupils move to positive education or training
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates remain too low, particularly among pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Some teachers move on before pupils have fully secured their understanding of important concepts
- Pupils' engagement with employers and experience of the world of work needs strengthening
- Teachers sometimes lack awareness of pupils' starting points and knowledge gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of sporting pursuits, artistic pursuits, leadership roles for pupils
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is a school with strong inclusive practices and positive culture where pupils behave well and feel safe. Exam results are broadly average, but pupils are making good progress and are well-prepared for their futures.
At a Glance
31.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
41
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
910 pupils
1,075 capacity
165 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(6)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
11.57011%
Overall absence
28.19203%
Persistent absence
979
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Mile Oak Primary School
Peter Gladwin Primary School
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Holmbush Primary Academy
Herons Dale School
Benfield Primary School
Hangleton Primary School
Glebe Primary School
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