The Basildon Lower Academy

The Basildon Lower Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge The Basildon Lower Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged The Basildon Lower Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Basildon Lower Academy?

The Basildon Lower Academy has 892 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Basildon Lower Academy take?

The Basildon Lower Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 14.

Where is The Basildon Lower Academy located?

The Basildon Lower Academy is located in Basildon, SS14 1UX, Essex.

How do I apply to The Basildon Lower Academy?

The Basildon Lower Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into The Basildon Lower Academy?

Distance did not decide places at The Basildon Lower Academy for 2023-24 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Basildon Lower Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.8% of pupils at The Basildon Lower Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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