Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

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  • Believe You Can
  • "BACA is a fantastic place to be and you make friends easily" - Student
  • "All members of the school community are encouraged to have high aspirations." Ofsted 2017
  • "My daughter loves going to school! She has nothing but good things to say about the teachers and the school." - Year 7 parent
  • "Teaching is skillful and planned well" Ofsted 2017

 

 

 

VALUES & ETHOS

We are a high achieving academy with a rich academic offering. We believe that anything is possible and encourage a combination of our entrepreneurial ethos, specialism in sports and technological focus to raise standards, whilst developing key skills that each student needs to achieve success in the 21st century.

Principal's Welcome

Principal's Welcome

 

Entrepreneurial

entrepreneurial

Enabling students to thrive in today's rapidly changing technological world

Community

Community

"My daughter is in Year 7 and loves going to school! She has nothing but good things to say"

Curriculum

At BACA and BACA College we offer pathways that involve different qualifications, all of which can lead to further or higher education, apprenticeships or employment.

Construction

Construction

Our partnership with KSD Support Services Ltd provides a variety of study options in construction and carpentry.

Creative

Creative

BACA students follow a curriculum that develops their creative thinking and encourages them to break boundaries and challenge perception.

Sports

Sports

Our sports facilities are exceptional. Unique courses combine high-quality training with academic studies.

6th Form

BACA College

BACA College is a unique collaboration between industry and education.

GCSE

GCSE

Our curriculum is designed to give students a comprehensive and broad education, and achieve academic success.

Business &
Enterprise

Business & Enterprise

Courses and experiences which give students a thorough understanding of the skills required to succeed in business.

Aldridge
Education

Aldridge
Education

A charitable trust whose entrepreneurial community schools help young people to reach their potential.

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SECURE YOUR SIXTH FORM PLACE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

Calling all Year 11 students!

Applications for BACA College (Sixth Form) are still open, but spaces across our A-Level,  Vocational and Elite Sports pathways are filling up fast.

Apply now to BACA College! 

 Apply now to secure your Year 12 place.

BACA COLLEGE YEAR 10 TASTER DAY!

Friday 10 July 2026 | 10:00am – 3:00pm

Ready to start your journey? Join us for an action-packed day of taster sessions, expert coaching and big news on our funded global adventures to Tanzania and Thailand!

  • Live Sessions: Digital Media, Elite Sport and Construction.
  • Go Global: Discover how you could summit Kilimanjaro or trek Thailand.
  • The BACA College Difference: See why we have record applications this year!

SIGN UP FOR THE YEAR 10 COLLEGE TASTER DAY HERE 

Book your place at BACA Summer School 

As part of the transition process we will be holding a Summer School for our new Year 7 students.This is fantastic opportunity for students to make new friends, familiarise themselves with BACA and meet staff.  Please click on the link below to secure your child's place. 

Click here to sign up to our BACA Summer School which runs from the 18th - 20th August from 9:00am - 3:00pm 

BACA Summer School

Ofsted Results April 2025

We are excited to share our Ofsted results with you!

Ofsted Report 2025 

 Letters

Click here to read our latest letters sent to parents and carers

Out-of-Hours Support 

Out-of-Hours Support

 

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