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The Basildon Upper Academy

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The Basildon Upper Academy

Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL

Academy sponsor led · Ages 14–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

28.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

28.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2329.446.4
2023/2426.646.4
2024/2528.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-1.250.00
2023/24-1.440.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Basildon Lower Academy
1.18 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Lift Pioneer
2.35 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
De La Salle School
2.93 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Glenwood School
3.05 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Woodlands School
3.38 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL | More schools in Essex

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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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.
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