The Basildon Lower Academy is a secondary school in Basildon, serving pupils aged 11 to 14. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Basildon Lower Academy currently has around 909 pupils on roll, which is about 67% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 48.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 17%. Persistent absence is recorded at 48%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.6%). african pupils make up about 12.3% , followed by other white at 10%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Timberlog Close, Basildon, SS14 1UX |
| Website: | http://www.basildonacademies.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01268552536 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Rebecca Rees |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135895 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 14 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 909 |
| Number of Boys: | 455 |
| Number of Girls: | 454 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 17% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 48% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.60% | 542 |
| African | 12.30% | 112 |
| Other White | 10.00% | 91 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.10% | 28 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 10 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 9 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 8 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensted Primary School & Nursery Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | - not rated | 344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Junior School Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Infant School and Nursery Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Infant School and Nursery Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | - not rated | 359 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon Elsenham Crescent , SS14 1UE | - not rated | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstable School Timberlog Close , SS14 1UX | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryerns Community School Craylands , SS14 3RN | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvedon School Wickford Avenue , Pitsea SS13 3HL | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 644 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 644 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Secondary Behaviour Support Unit (South) Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 679 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.