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The Basildon Upper Academy

Basildon, SS13 3HLSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
No data
Applications / places
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,097
of 3,141 nationally

About The Basildon Upper Academy

The Basildon Upper Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Basildon, East of England, for pupils aged 14 to 19 for boys and girls. DfE data records 847 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,400.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (8 Nov 2023). the published Attainment 8 score was 28.7 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was E+ for 2023/24.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
AddressWickford Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Basildon, SS13 3HL
HeadteacherMs Rebecca Rees
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils847
Free School Meals (FSM)42.4%
School Capacity847 / 1,400 (61% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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The Basildon Upper Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.