Brighton Aldridge Community Academy vs Carden Nursery and Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
Brighton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
808 students
Carden Nursery and Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
359 students
| Measure | Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Brighton, South East | Carden Nursery and Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #637 of 679 | #2157 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3863 of 4,090 | #13159 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 808 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 808 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 70.3% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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.baca-uk.org.uk | www.carden.brighton-hove.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Carden Nursery and Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.1 vs 13.4).
- •Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is the larger school with 808 students compared with 359.
- •Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is a academy school while Carden Nursery and Primary School is a local authority 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 Brighton Aldridge Community Academy better than Carden Nursery and Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Carden Nursery and Primary School ranks higher (25.1 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 Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and Carden Nursery and Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy: 808. Carden Nursery and Primary School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and Carden Nursery and Primary School rank in South East?
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is 637th of 679 and Carden Nursery and Primary School is 2157th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).