Holmbush Primary Academy vs Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmbush Primary Academy
Shoreham-by-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Brighton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
910 students
| Measure | Holmbush Primary Academy Shoreham-by-Sea, South East | Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1936 of 2,471 | #385 of 679 |
| National rank | #11632 of 15,697 | #2345 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 222 | 910 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 910 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shoreham-by-Sea | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.holmbushprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.paca.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Portslade Aldridge Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.2 vs 33.0).
- •Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is the larger school with 910 students compared with 222.
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 Holmbush Primary Academy better than Portslade Aldridge Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Portslade Aldridge Community Academy ranks higher (42.2 vs 33.0 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 Holmbush Primary Academy and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmbush Primary Academy: 222. Portslade Aldridge Community Academy: 910. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmbush Primary Academy and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy rank in South East?
Holmbush Primary Academy is 1936th of 2,471 and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is 385th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).