The Basildon Lower Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-14 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Timberlog Close Timberlog Lane Basildon Essex SS14 1UX |
| Reference Number | 135895 |
The Basildon Lower Academy is currently rated as requiring improvement across several key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. While the school has made notable advances in expanding its curriculum and establishing a range of extracurricular opportunities, the quality of education remains inconsistent. Teachers' varying expectations and understanding of the curriculum hinder the overall effectiveness of student learning. Despite these challenges, the school is seen as a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and supported, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), who benefit from tailored support strategies.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 909 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.06%
Girls: 49.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 143 | 152 | 295 |
| 8 | 162 | 175 | 337 |
| 9 | 150 | 127 | 277 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.6% |
| African | 12.3% |
| White, Other | 10% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 23 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 19 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Sep 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils report feeling happy and safe at the school.
- Strong leadership initiatives have improved the curriculum.
- Effective reading program with dedicated lessons.
- Support strategies for pupils with SEND are well designed.
- Variety of extracurricular activities enhances student engagement.
- Well-being centre positively impacts students' mental and physical health.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in the quality of education across subjects.
- Staff do not consistently implement high expectations for behaviour.
- Recording of safeguarding actions lacks consistency.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Kirby Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1RX |
0.2 miles |
|
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
Elsenham Crescent, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UE |
0.31 miles |
|
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Long Riding, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1QP |
0.65 miles |
|
Bardfield Academy
Clay Hill Road, Vange, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4NL |
0.67 miles |
|
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
Whitmore Way, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2TP |
0.7 miles |
|
Maple Grove Primary School
High Road, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3AB |
0.72 miles |
|
Northlands Primary School and Nursery
Winifred Road, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3JQ |
0.73 miles |
|
Cherry Tree Primary School
Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4AG |
0.75 miles |
|
The Willows Primary School
Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2EX |
0.87 miles |
|
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery
Felmores End, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1PN |
0.89 miles |
|
Felmore Primary School
Davenants, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1QX |
0.94 miles |
|
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
Ryedene, Off Clover Way, Vange, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4SY |
0.97 miles |
|
Eversley Primary School
Crest Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2EF |
1.15 miles |
|
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Clay Hill Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5DE |
1.23 miles |
|
Ghyllgrove Primary School
The Gore, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2BG |
1.34 miles |
|
Vange Primary School and Nursery
London Road, Vange, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4QA |
1.45 miles |
|
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
London Road, Bowers Gifford, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2DU |
1.69 miles |
|
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School
Wickhay, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5AF |
1.89 miles |
|
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
Wickhay, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5AF |
1.89 miles |
|
Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery
George Street, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5NQ |
1.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Lift Pioneer
Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA |
0.73 miles |
|
The Basildon Upper Academy
Wickford Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL |
0.73 miles |
|
De La Salle School
Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA |
1.09 miles |
|
Woodlands School
Woodlands Approach, Woodlands School, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5BA |
1.54 miles |
|
Castledon School
Bromfords Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0PW |
2.17 miles |
|
The Bromfords School
Grange Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0LZ |
2.34 miles |
|
Glenwood School
Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW |
2.51 miles |
|
The James Hornsby School
Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NX |
2.53 miles |
|
The Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN |
2.81 miles |
|
Mossbourne Fobbing Academy
Southend Road, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8JT |
3.25 miles |
|
Beauchamps High School
Beauchamps Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LY |
3.56 miles |
|
USP College
Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW |
4.09 miles |
|
Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ |
4.32 miles |
|
The Billericay School
School Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9LH |
4.32 miles |
|
Ramsden Hall Academy
Heath Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1HN |
4.36 miles |
|
Omnia Foundation
Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club, London Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9DT |
4.49 miles |
|
Mossbourne Port Side Academy
Hassenbrook Road, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 0NS |
4.51 miles |
|
The King John School
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ |
4.68 miles |
|
Fast Progress Tuition Limited
1 Vikings Way, Canvey Island, SS8 0PB |
4.7 miles |
|
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Dinant Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS |
4.72 miles |