The Basildon Lower Academy
URN: 135895 • Basildon SS14 1UX
Overview
- Name
- The Basildon Lower Academy
- URN
- 135895
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE BASILDON ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 37.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Rees (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01268552536
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Timberlog Close, Basildon SS14 1UX
Summary
The Basildon Lower Academy, part of the Basildon Academies Trust, is a mixed secondary academy located in Basildon, Essex. With a current enrolment of 909 students and a capacity of 1,350, the academy focuses on the educational and personal development of Key Stage 3 students. The school's ethos, "Aspire Believe Achieve," underlines its commitment to inclusivity and support for all students, particularly those who are vulnerable.
The academy offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster academic success and personal growth. Recent accolades include the Music Mark School Award, recognising outstanding musical education, and the Healthy Schools Workplace Wellbeing Award, highlighting the academy's dedication to staff and student wellbeing. The school also engages students in various extracurricular activities, including partnerships with local sports teams to promote healthy living.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the academy's mission, as evidenced by initiatives like the Eco Committee's successful funding bid for environmental projects. The Basildon Lower Academy strives to enhance the life chances of its students, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for all.
The academy offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster academic success and personal growth. Recent accolades include the Music Mark School Award, recognising outstanding musical education, and the Healthy Schools Workplace Wellbeing Award, highlighting the academy's dedication to staff and student wellbeing. The school also engages students in various extracurricular activities, including partnerships with local sports teams to promote healthy living.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the academy's mission, as evidenced by initiatives like the Eco Committee's successful funding bid for environmental projects. The Basildon Lower Academy strives to enhance the life chances of its students, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for all.
Useful links
- Trust Curriculum Intent (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Governance vacancies (governance)
- Senior Leadership vacancies (sen)
- Trust News (calendar)
- Trust CPD Offer (download)
- School Improvement Model (download)
- Music Development Plan (download)
- Skip to content ↓ (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Woodlands School (61.3)
- De La Salle School (59.0)
- The James Hornsby School (53.2)
- The Basildon Upper Academy (48.7)
- New Campus Basildon Studio School (47.7)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 14
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BASILDON ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 909
- Boys
- 455
- Girls
- 454
- FSM %
- 48.60
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 909 | 455 | 454 | 1350 | 48.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1014 | 517 | 497 | 1350 | 45.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 958 | 500 | 458 | 1350 | 44.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 958 | 500 | 458 | 1350 | 44.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 838 | 410 | 428 | 1350 | 41.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 788 | 396 | 392 | 1350 | 35.70 |
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