The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
67%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 928
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 32%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Trust
- ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
- Head
- Dr Mark Poston (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chalky Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2WS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMile Oak Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hill Park School
Special school · 840m away
Peter Gladwin Primary School
Primary · 856m away
Downs Park School
Special school · 880m away
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Brackenbury Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Holmbush Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy a selective school?
No. Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Portslade Aldridge Community Academy?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy currently has 928 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portslade Aldridge Community Academy take?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Portslade Aldridge Community Academy?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is in Brighton, BN41 2WS, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portslade Aldridge Community Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Portslade Aldridge Community Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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