The Basildon Upper Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 14–19 · Basildon, Essex
The Basildon Upper Academy is a secondary school in Basildon, Essex for ages 14–19 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 8 November 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Wickford Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, SS13 3HL
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 847 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 42.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 8 November 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils say that everyone is valued here and treated with respect.”
- “Pupils appreciate the guidance and support that the school gives them to be the best they can be.”
- “As a result, there are positive relationships between staff and pupils.”
To improve
- “Pupils are, however, frustrated that others sometimes disturb their learning in lessons.”
- “Published outcomes for 2023 show that pupils in key stage 4 did not achieve as highly as they should.”
- “While work is closely matched to the needs of pupils, there remain a few teachers who do not have high enough expectations of what pupils can achieve in key stage 4.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 January 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 21% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 28.7 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | D- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Essex.
- The Basildon Lower Academy 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- De La Salle School 1.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Woodlands School 2.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- The Appleton School 2.1 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- The Bromfords School 2.5 mi Not judged
- The James Hornsby School 3.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Beauchamps High School 3.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- The Cornelius Vermuyden School 3.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published