Brighton Aldridge Community Academy vs Leigh Academy Tonbridge
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 44 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
Leigh Academy Tonbridge
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
807 students
| Measure | Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Brighton, South East | Leigh Academy Tonbridge Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #637 of 679 | #466 of 679 |
| National rank | #3863 of 4,090 | #2911 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 808 | 807 |
| Pupils on roll | 808 | 807 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 70.3% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.2 | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.3% | 30.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.8% | 56.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.15 | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | 18.8 | 22.9 |
| town | Brighton | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.baca-uk.org.uk | leighacademytonbridge.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Tonbridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.0 vs 13.4).
- •Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is the larger school with 808 students compared with 807.
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 Leigh Academy Tonbridge?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Tonbridge ranks higher (31.0 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 Leigh Academy Tonbridge?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy: 808. Leigh Academy Tonbridge: 807. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and Leigh Academy Tonbridge rank in South East?
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is 637th of 679 and Leigh Academy Tonbridge is 466th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).