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Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

Brighton, United Kingdom
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2.3 /5

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About Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is a high achieving academy with a rich academic offering. We believe that anything is possible and encourage a combination of our entrepreneurial ethos, specialism in sports and technological focus to raise standards, whilst developing key skills that each student needs to achieve success in the 21st century.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Jack Davies

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.9
Teaching Quality 2.9
Communication 2.8
Student Wellbeing 3.3
Facilities 3.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 69 responses • 8.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

84.1% positive 15.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

85.5% positive 14.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

87% positive 11.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

86.9% positive 10.2% negative

My child does well at this school

84% positive 13% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 69 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
47.8
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

37.3
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.40
Progress 8
Below average
29.9%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
47.9%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

28.2% entered EBacc
14.5% achieved EBacc
117 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 10

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Parent
Parent Sep 24, 2023
2.0

"Mina mark"

very bad school.very bad staff
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Aug 15, 2023
1.0

"SUCKY SCHOOL"

YOU GUYS ARE HORRIBLE ESPECIALLY THE LUNCH LADYS.
THERE RUDE AND MEAN AND CATTY THEY SMELL BAD AND THE FOOD SUCKS.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
P
Parent
Parent Mar 20, 2023
1.0

"Really bad school lots of bullying "

Not a good school lots of bullying people harassing one another and not the best of teachers I don’t recommend
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
E
Emily S
Parent Feb 20, 2023
5.0

"Fantastic School Experience for Our Daughter"

We've been incredibly happy with the education our daughter has received at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy. The facilities are exceptional, and the entrepreneurial ethos has really inspired her to think creatively. We've seen a huge improvement in her confidence and academic progress since joining the school.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
R
Rebecca C
Parent Jan 10, 2023
5.0

"A Wonderful Community"

We moved to Brighton a few years ago and were initially hesitant about our daughter joining BACA, but we couldn't be happier with her transition. The teachers are all very supportive, and the values of the school really align with our own. Our daughter loves the school and is thriving in her classes. We're so grateful to be part of the BACA community.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
M
Michael B
Parent Sep 15, 2022
4.0

"Great School with Some Room for Improvement"

Our son has been attending BACA for a few years now, and we've seen some great progress in his academic achievements. We love the focus on entrepreneurship and technology, and the sports facilities are top-notch. However, we feel that the school could do more to support parents and keep them informed about what's happening.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent May 29, 2022
1.0

"Horrible "

This school is horrible in so many ways there's bullying, racism, homophobia and so much more. The other week a teacher said a racial s!ur to another student and shes still at the school?! I am disgusted with this behaviour and it will not be tolerated anymore.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
P
Parent
Parent May 17, 2022
2.0

"disapointment from day 1"

Sooo disapointed with this school, totally regret sending my son here for 6th form, communication is non existent, teachers DO NOT respond to student emails, end of term exams set and sat with no results or feedback given back to students!! what is the point!! Shambles....Unfortunately I have now had to employ 121 tutors to get my son through his A levels!
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent Jan 23, 2022
1.0

"baca "

they don’t care about you. all they care about is your ‘grades’
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent May 21, 2021
5.0

"BACA is a good school however "

it’s an okay school.
some teachers are nice, some are terrible. I
However, I don’t understand how they allow such a horrible teacher to stay there! There has been so many complaints of things she’s done yet they do not care.
Also they don’t care about your grades only how you look.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5

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