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 |
| School Website | www.basildonacademies.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1268552536 |
| 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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/11/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 November 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 23 October 2019 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 19 November 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 16 January 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 December 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 25 April 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 22 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 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 |
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