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The Basildon Upper Academy

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The Basildon Upper Academy

Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
913
Ages
14-19
FSM
44.2%
Attainment 8
28.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
28.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
5.3%
Basics 9-5
20.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
74.7%
EBacc APS
2.62
EBacc 9-5
2.1%
EBacc 9-4
4.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
16.91
A*-A Grades
5.1%
A*-B Grades
16.1%
AAB+ %
3.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 145 students entered

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About The Basildon Upper Academy

The Basildon Upper Academy is a secondary school in Basildon, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.7. The school has around 913 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Basildon Upper Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Basildon Upper Academy

What is The Basildon Upper Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Basildon Upper Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Basildon Upper Academy's latest exam results?
The Basildon Upper Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Basildon Upper Academy located?
The Basildon Upper Academy is a secondary school in Basildon, Essex (SS13 3HL).
How many pupils attend The Basildon Upper Academy?
The Basildon Upper Academy has around 913 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Basildon Upper Academy with other schools?
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