Believe You Can: BACA Students On The Ball with Exam Success
L–R: Principal Mr Jack Davies ,Tilly, Neil, and Head of Year 11 Ms Alice Crowe-Wright celebrating their success at BACA
Students at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA), part of the Aldridge Education family, are celebrating their GCSE achievements today as they prepare to take the next steps towards college, further study, training and future careers.
At BACA, success is about much more than what happens in the exam hall. The academy works to help young people become confident, articulate, resilient and kind, combining a broad and ambitious curriculum with enrichment, leadership opportunities and distinctive sporting pathways.
Just as in sport, progress comes through determination, teamwork and the confidence to keep pushing forward. This year’s students have shown those qualities throughout their time at BACA, supported by staff, families and the wider school community.
Their achievements today reflect the hard work, commitment and ambition they have demonstrated throughout their GCSE journey.
4th year of improvements for record breaking results at BACA
BACA continues its rapid improvement journey, with another year of record-breaking results and significant improvements across all key performance measures.
Students and staff have worked incredibly hard throughout the year, and it is fantastic to see that commitment reflected in outcomes across all subject areas. These results represent not only academic success, but also the dedication, resilience and ambition that define our academy community. It has been another outstanding day at BACA, and we are immensely proud of everything our students have achieved.
Behind the headline figures are individual stories of hard work, ambition and achievement, with learners now preparing to take a wide range of exciting next steps.
Student success stories
Learner Tilly achieved grades 8,8,9,9,9,9,8,8,7,5,7
Tilly is one of our most successful students at BACA today she has achieved 4 grade 9’s 4 grade 8’s. Achieving 11 GCSE’s overall. With her hard work and determination, she has secured herself a place at BHASVIC to study Biology, Chemistry and Maths. Tilly is a truly outstanding student and these results reflect her work ethic.
Tilly said: “I want to thank all of the teachers for their hard work and support they have given me throughout my years at BACA.”
Learner Neil achieved grades 8,6,9,8,8,8,8,D*,7,7
Neil is a true representative of our student team, a key member of the cricket academy a star of the sporting field and in the classroom. Neil achieved 2 9’s and 5 8’s. Neil is going onto Cranleigh College to study Biology, Chemistry, PE and EPQ.
Neil said: “BACA has given me not only academic lessons, but many lessons in life. I have all the teachers here to thank for my success. BACA has such an encouraging cricket programme that has helped me, not only as a student or as an athlete, but also as a person.”
Learner James achieved 5,5,6,6,5,6,8,5,D,8,5
James has worked so hard over his last few years at BACA. He was a pleasure to teach and a true ambassador for BACA students, part of the student leadership team he has been a role model for younger students. Also, an amazing player on the cricket field. He is going onto BACA College to study Psychology, Sociology and Sport, and will continue his journey in the cricket academy.
James said: “BACA has supported me through my secondary school career, and I am very grateful for the opportunities I have been given both in the classroom and on the cricket pitch. I am excited to be continuing my education at BACA College.”
Today’s results give students a strong platform for the next stage of their education and training, with young people progressing to A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, apprenticeships and other post-16 pathways.
Many Year 11 students will also continue their journey within the BACA community by progressing to BACA College.
Jack Davies, Principal at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, said:
“We are immensely proud of our students and everything they have achieved. Results Day is an important moment, but these grades are only one part of their story.
“Over their time at BACA, we have watched them grow in confidence, resilience and ambition. They have worked hard, supported one another and shown the determination to keep moving forward when things have been challenging.
“Whether it has been in the classroom, on the stage, through leadership opportunities or on the sports pitch, our students have developed skills and qualities that will stay with them long after they leave school. Today is about celebrating how far they have come and looking forward to everything they can achieve next.
“We wish every one of our students the very best for the future, and we are delighted that many will be continuing their journey with us at BACA College.”
Students reflect on their time at BACA
Student Oli said:
“BACA has been amazing for me and has supported me all the way through since Year 7. I am extremely excited to see what is to come during my next two years at BACA College.”
Student Max said:
It’s kind of insane how much my grades have improved since joining BACA. I am really happy with my GCSE results. When I was in Year 7 I was in the bottom of the year group. Now, as I have finished Year 11, I have received great exam results!”
Where ambition meets opportunity – on and off the pitch
Sport forms an important part of the opportunities available to young people at BACA.
The academy offers distinctive sporting pathways within a state school environment through its established Cricket Academy and Football Academy, giving talented and ambitious students the opportunity to combine their education with high-level sporting development.
Working in partnership with Sussex Cricket and the Russell Martin Foundation, students can access specialist coaching, outstanding facilities and opportunities to develop their sporting potential while continuing to focus on their academic studies.
The academies reflect BACA’s wider approach to education: encouraging students to aim high, develop resilience, work as a team and build the confidence to pursue their ambitions.
For more information about BACA and its Sports Academies, visit baca-uk.org.uk.