The Basildon Upper Academy
Details
| Age Range | 14-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Wickford Avenue, Pitsea, SS13 3HL |
| URN | 135897 |
School Census
| Total | 781 |
| Girls/Boys | 392/389 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.2%/49.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 27.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 303 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/11/2023 | Good |
| 23/10/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/11/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/10/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 26.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 19.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 23.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 77.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.38 |
| Progress 8 | -1.44 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 29.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 31% |
| Entering EBacc | 6% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.4 |
| Progress 8 | -1.25 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 30% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 2.47 |
| Progress 8 | -1.25 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 49% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 49% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 61% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 49% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 47% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 53% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 43% |
| no | 57% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 59% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 51% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 45% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 45% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 47% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 54.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 13.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 58.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Northlands Primary School and Nursery
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Winifred Road, , SS13 3JQ
Maple Grove Primary School
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: High Road, , SS13 3AB
Eversley Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crest Avenue, , SS13 2EF
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Elsenham Crescent, , SS14 1UE