The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 28.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
28.7
15.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
20.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.83
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 257 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 40 days per year on average — over a month of school.
49% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
19% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 913
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 44.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE BASILDON ACADEMIES
- Head
- Ms Rebecca Rees (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Wickford Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthlands Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Maple Grove Primary School
Primary · 419m away
Eversley Primary School
Primary · 868m away
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
The Basildon Lower Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Felmore Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bardfield Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Basildon Upper Academy a selective school?
No. The Basildon Upper Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Basildon Upper Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Basildon Upper Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Basildon Upper Academy?
The Basildon Upper Academy currently has 913 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Basildon Upper Academy take?
The Basildon Upper Academy caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Basildon Upper Academy?
The Basildon Upper Academy is in Basildon, SS13 3HL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Basildon Upper Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Basildon Upper Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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