Portslade Aldridge Community Academy vs St Nicolas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
| Measure | Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Brighton, South East | St Nicolas CofE Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #385 of 679 | #1932 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2345 of 4,090 | #11600 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 910 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 910 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.paca.uk.com/ | www.stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Portslade Aldridge Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.2 vs 33.2).
- •Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is the larger school with 910 students compared with 416.
- •Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is a academy school while St Nicolas CofE 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 Portslade Aldridge Community Academy better than St Nicolas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Portslade Aldridge Community Academy ranks higher (42.2 vs 33.2 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 St Nicolas CofE Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy: 910. St Nicolas CofE Primary School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portslade Aldridge Community Academy and St Nicolas CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is 385th of 679 and St Nicolas CofE Primary School is 1932nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).