Portslade Aldridge Community Academy vs Shoreham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Brighton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
910 students
Shoreham Academy
Shoreham-by-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,759 students
| Measure | Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Brighton, South East | Shoreham Academy Shoreham-by-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #385 of 679 | #153 of 679 |
| National rank | #2345 of 4,090 | #614 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 910 | 1,759 |
| Pupils on roll | 910 | 1,759 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 54.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.7% | 65.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.9% | 81.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | Brighton | Shoreham-by-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.paca.uk.com/ | www.shoreham-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Shoreham Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 42.2).
- •Shoreham Academy is the larger school with 1,759 students compared with 910.
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 Portslade Aldridge Community Academy better than Shoreham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shoreham Academy ranks higher (80.1 vs 42.2 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 Portslade Aldridge Community Academy and Shoreham Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Shoreham-by-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy: 910. Shoreham Academy: 1,759. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portslade Aldridge Community Academy and Shoreham Academy rank in South East?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is 385th of 679 and Shoreham Academy is 153rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).