The Basildon Lower Academy

About The Basildon Lower Academy

The Basildon Lower Academy is an academy sponsor led in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–14. It has 909 pupils on roll. It is part of THE BASILDON ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 March 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. 52.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–14

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

909 / 1,350 (67%)

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

29 March 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Timberlog Close, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UX

Phone

01268552536

Principal

Rebecca Rees

Website

http://www.basildonacademies.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Basildon Lower Academy?

The Basildon Lower Academy is an academy sponsor led in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–14.

How many pupils does The Basildon Lower Academy have?

The Basildon Lower Academy has 909 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Basildon Lower Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Basildon Lower Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 March 2023).

Is The Basildon Lower Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Basildon Lower Academy is part of THE BASILDON ACADEMIES.

Where is The Basildon Lower Academy?

The Basildon Lower Academy is located at Timberlog Close, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UX.