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The Basildon Upper Academy

Basildon, SS13 3HLSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
-1.44
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,097
of 3,141 nationally

About The Basildon Upper Academy

The Basildon Upper Academy was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. The school’s Progress 8 score, which measures how much pupils improve between Key Stage 2 and GCSEs compared with the national average, stands at -1.44. This places it 74th out of 86 secondary schools in Essex and in the bottom 50 nationally, with a national percentile rank of 98.6. The school’s Attainment 8 score is 26.6, and only 30% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. While these figures are below the local authority average Progress 8 of -0.18, the school serves a high-needs population, with 44.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWickford Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Basildon, SS13 3HL
HeadteacherRebecca Rees
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils913
Free School Meals (FSM)44.2%
School Capacity913 / 1,400 (65% 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.

Facilities

11
Playing FieldsAstro TurfMusic RoomsSwimming PoolSports HallScience LabsGymnasiumTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Cross CountryFootballSwimmingHockeyMartial ArtsDanceNetballRugbyBadminton

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperDramaYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsChoirDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Basildon Upper Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.