The Basildon Upper Academy
URN: 135897 • Basildon SS13 3HL
Overview
- Name
- The Basildon Upper Academy
- URN
- 135897
- 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
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Rees (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01268552536
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wickford Avenue, Basildon SS13 3HL
Summary
The Basildon Upper Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Basildon, Essex, with a current enrolment of 913 students and a capacity of 1,400. As part of the Basildon Academies Trust, the school focuses on the achievement and wellbeing of students in Key Stage 4 and 5. The academy operates under the ethos of "Aspire Believe Achieve," promoting inclusivity and striving for success for all students, particularly the most vulnerable.
The curriculum at The Basildon Upper Academy is designed to support academic progress while fostering personal development. The school has recently achieved a "Good" rating from Ofsted, highlighting its commitment to creating a respectful and supportive environment for all pupils. The academy also emphasizes extracurricular activities and community engagement, providing students with opportunities to enhance their educational experience.
In addition to its academic focus, the school has received recognition for its commitment to staff wellbeing, having been awarded the Healthy Schools Workplace Wellbeing Award. This reflects the academy's dedication to creating a positive and nurturing environment for both students and staff, ultimately aiming to enhance the life chances of all its students.
The curriculum at The Basildon Upper Academy is designed to support academic progress while fostering personal development. The school has recently achieved a "Good" rating from Ofsted, highlighting its commitment to creating a respectful and supportive environment for all pupils. The academy also emphasizes extracurricular activities and community engagement, providing students with opportunities to enhance their educational experience.
In addition to its academic focus, the school has received recognition for its commitment to staff wellbeing, having been awarded the Healthy Schools Workplace Wellbeing Award. This reflects the academy's dedication to creating a positive and nurturing environment for both students and staff, ultimately aiming to enhance the life chances of all its students.
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)
- New Campus Basildon Studio School (47.7)
- Barstable School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BASILDON ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 913
- Boys
- 483
- Girls
- 430
- FSM %
- 44.20
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 913 | 483 | 430 | 1400 | 44.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 900 | 468 | 432 | 1400 | 41.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 707 | 355 | 352 | 1400 | 40.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 707 | 355 | 352 | 1400 | 40.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 607 | 318 | 289 | 1400 | 36.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 511 | 256 | 255 | 1400 | 28.80 |
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