The Basildon Lower Academy
The Basildon Lower Academy is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–14, in Basildon, SS14, in the Essex council area. It has 892 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (27 January 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 1 area, Urgent improvement in 1 area. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 1 area, Urgent improvement in 1 area — inspected 27 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Urgent improvement |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 892 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 52.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 25.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.94% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.54% | 2024/25 |
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