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OpenSecondaryURN 136164

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

Academy sponsor led · Brighton · BN1 9PW

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

808

Local authority

Brighton and Hove

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, 808 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 50.8%.

Open schools in Brighton
63
Secondary schools in Brighton
6
Academies among open schools in Brighton
13% (8)
Open schools in BN1
27
Secondary in BN1
4
Open schools in Brighton and Hove LA
83
Secondary in Brighton and Hove LA
10

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BrightonNear BN1

  • Varndean School

    Community school · Secondary

    Brighton · BN1 6NP · Brighton and Hove

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.9 miles away

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  • Patcham High School

    Community school · Secondary

    Brighton · BN1 8PB · Brighton and Hove

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.2 miles away

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Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136164

Location

Address
Lewes Road
Postcode
BN1 9PW
Town
Brighton
County
East Sussex
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
808
Boys / girls
471 / 337
School capacity
1,150
Capacity fill
808 / 1,150 (70%)
Free school meals
50.8%
FSM pupils
335
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Academy trust
ALDRIDGE EDUCATION

Contact

Telephone
01273691191
Website
https://www.baca-uk.org.uk

Official links