The Basildon Upper Academy

About The Basildon Upper Academy

The Basildon Upper Academy is an academy sponsor led in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 14–19. It has 913 pupils on roll. It is part of THE BASILDON ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 26.9 (2025/26). 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 14–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

913 / 1,400 (65%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 November 2023

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Wickford Avenue, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL

Phone

01268552536

Principal

Rebecca Rees

Website

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

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Basildon Upper Academy?

The Basildon Upper Academy is an academy sponsor led in Basildon, Essex, England, for pupils aged 14–19.

How many pupils does The Basildon Upper Academy have?

The Basildon Upper Academy has 913 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Basildon Upper Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Basildon Upper Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023).

How does The Basildon Upper Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Basildon Upper Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 26.9 in 2025/26.

Is The Basildon Upper Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is The Basildon Upper Academy?

The Basildon Upper Academy is located at Wickford Avenue, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL.