Bevendean Primary School and Nursery vs Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
Brighton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
808 students
| Measure | Bevendean Primary School and Nursery Brighton, South East | Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1837 of 2,471 | #637 of 679 |
| National rank | #10950 of 15,697 | #3863 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 317 | 808 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 808 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 50.8% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 70.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 18.8 |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bevendeanprimaryschoolandnursery.co.uk/ | www.baca-uk.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bevendean Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 13.4).
- •Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is the larger school with 808 students compared with 317.
- •Bevendean Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bevendean Primary School and Nursery better than Brighton Aldridge Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bevendean Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (36.4 vs 13.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bevendean Primary School and Nursery and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery: 317. Brighton Aldridge Community Academy: 808. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bevendean Primary School and Nursery and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy rank in South East?
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery is 1837th of 2,471 and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is 637th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).