De La Salle School
URN: 115237 • Basildon SS14 2LA
Overview
- Name
- De La Salle School
- URN
- 115237
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Norris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01268281234
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ghyllgrove, Basildon SS14 2LA
Summary
De La Salle School, located in Basildon, Essex, is a voluntary aided secondary school with a mixed-gender enrollment of 765 students, exceeding its capacity of 750. Established in 1972 by the De La Salle Brothers, the school is rooted in Catholic principles, aiming to foster academic excellence alongside spiritual and moral development. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of nurturing each student's unique potential and preparing them for future challenges in education, employment, or training.
The curriculum at De La Salle School is designed to be broad and balanced, catering to students of all abilities. The school prioritises the development of critical thinking, creativity, and a love of learning, while also instilling respect for diverse cultures and faiths. Support systems are in place to ensure that every student is encouraged to grow in self-esteem and responsibility.
De La Salle School is committed to creating a secure and purposeful learning environment, fostering a sense of community both within the school and in the wider area. The school actively promotes values of respect and service, ensuring that students are well-prepared to contribute positively to society.
The curriculum at De La Salle School is designed to be broad and balanced, catering to students of all abilities. The school prioritises the development of critical thinking, creativity, and a love of learning, while also instilling respect for diverse cultures and faiths. Support systems are in place to ensure that every student is encouraged to grow in self-esteem and responsibility.
De La Salle School is committed to creating a secure and purposeful learning environment, fostering a sense of community both within the school and in the wider area. The school actively promotes values of respect and service, ensuring that students are well-prepared to contribute positively to society.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- Woodlands School (61.3)
- The James Hornsby School (53.2)
- The Basildon Upper Academy (48.7)
- New Campus Basildon Studio School (47.7)
- Barstable School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 765 | 400 | 365 | 750 | 26.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 755 | 385 | 370 | 750 | 29.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 752 | 366 | 386 | 750 | 28.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 752 | 366 | 386 | 750 | 28.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 749 | 363 | 386 | 750 | 25.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 751 | 363 | 388 | 750 | 20.20 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.