The Basildon Lower Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-14 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Timberlog Close, SS14 1UX |
| School Website | www.basildonacademies.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1268552536 |
| URN | 135895 |
School Census
| Total | 925 |
| Girls/Boys | 420/505 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.4%/54.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 23.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 426 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 29/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/03/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 19/11/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/11/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 29 March 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 23 October 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 19 November 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 October 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 25 April 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 January 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 September 2012 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 14 March 2012 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 29 March 2011 | Monitoring visit | View |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 224 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 290 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 237 |
| As first preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 318 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 269 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 252 |
| As first preference | 103 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 287 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 103 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 228 |
| As first preference | 81 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 213 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 186 |
| As first preference | 80 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 275 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 80 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 172 |
| As first preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 224 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 163 |
| As first preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 98 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 65 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 203 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 113 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 92 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 250 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 141 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 44% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 7% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 19% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 15% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kirby Road, , SS14 1RX
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Elsenham Crescent, , SS14 1UE