The Basildon Upper Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Basildon Upper Academy.

Basildon, SS133HL Ofsted: Good Age 14-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

36

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
22.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -1.44
English & Maths grade 4+ %
38.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Continue in education or training
24.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 November 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wickford Avenue
Basildon, SS133HL
Phone
1268552536
Website
basildonacademies.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135897
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL
Website
http://www.basildonacademies.org.uk/
Age range
14-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BASILDON ACADEMIES
Capacity
1,400 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
900
Free School Meals
44.7% (402 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
79.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
47.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
32.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
28.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
23%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
94 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
75 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
900 pupils
14-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

D&T Engineering (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Computer Architecture / Systems (BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire – Believe – Achieve"

Aspire – Believe – Achieve Social Mobility Moral Purpose Spiritual Awareness Cultural Capital

UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting Ambassadors

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Young Carers Club

Facilities

Lower Academy swimming pool

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum with a wide range of cultural capital opportunities Cultural Capital Curriculum

SEND Provision

Enhanced Provisions provide SEMH support for young people in line with Trauma Perceptive Practice principles. All students in the provisions have access to a key worker who will be responsible for their journey on the EP pathway. Where curriculum content is being delivered and One Planning suggests it is time for mainstream transition, EP students will have access to high quality teaching via subject specialists.

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