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Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
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Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
- Secondary
- Brighton and Hove BN1 9PW
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Based on the inspection date: 21 March 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' achievement is variable; needs consistent checks on learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but some disruptive behavior affects learning
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive carefully considered training and coaching
Current Educational Practices: Teachers in the early stages of their careers receive effective support
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff lack support to manage behavior issues effectively
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders engage with parents constructively and regularly
Communication: Growing majority of parents are supportive of the school
Parent Satisfaction: A growing majority of parents are supportive of the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take appropriate action when issues arise
Actions for Quality Improvement: Dynamic leadership has raised educational and behavioral expectations
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated and leaders take appropriate action
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safer at school with high levels of supervision
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of enrichment opportunities including 'BACA 100' and various clubs
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective guidance helps students fulfill positive aspirations
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education fuels pupils’ ambitions
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students value feedback and guidance for future education and employment
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND need better support to achieve well
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Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 802 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
73.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.50 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 29.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 40.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 26.35% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 12.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 17.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 159 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 80.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 26.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 10.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 38.43% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.93% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.93% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 33.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 43.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 30.45% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 18.68% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 23.14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 2.92 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 163 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.79% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 12.07% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 37.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% 1 | 31.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 2 | 45.38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 2 | 14.48% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 8 | 19.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.28 | 2.91 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.77% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.08% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 22.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 13.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 32.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 18% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.46% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.08% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% 17 | 32.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 11 | 44.6% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 24.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 4 | 13.4% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 5 | 17.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.88 | 2.91 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 69.54% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 69 | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 64.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 20.23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 11.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.92% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.62% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 31.05% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 42.16% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 24.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 16.95% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 18.16% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 65.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 101 | 168 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 62.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 14.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 29.85% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.15% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.95 | 27.6 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 15.24 | 25.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 15.03% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 65 | 520 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 15% | 33.4% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 2.4% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 30% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 32% | 16% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.26 | 34.11 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20 | 33.64 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 24.66% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 180 | 560 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 48.6% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.2% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 21.2% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 14.8% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.23 9 | 33.34 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 19.58% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 41 | 393 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 24% | 38% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 7.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 30% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.00 5 | 30.86 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.52 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 17.45% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 22 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 87% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.86% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 50% | 23.43% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.29% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.36 | 29.83 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.58 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.15% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 13 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 74.14% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.43% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 46% | 29.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.57% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
