Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

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  • "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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New Year 6 Parents — School Admissions for September 2025

Take a look at our Year 7 Entry for 2025, including key dates:

 Year 7 Admissions 

 Letters

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

BACA College

Year 11s and Transfer Students: Click HERE to apply to BACA College for entry in September 2025! Spaces are filling up fast on all courses. 

Limited spaces left on our Multi Trades and Plumbing courses. Click HERE to apply.

Already have a Level 2 in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery? Do you want to apply for your Level 3 in Site Carpentry? Please contact Graham Curd to arrange an interview. 

 

Year 10s: Click here to sign up to our Year 10 BACA College Taster Day!

Out-of-Hours Support 

Out-of-Hours Support

 

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