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The Basildon Lower Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Basildon Lower Academy
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The Basildon Lower Academy
- Secondary
- Basildon SS14 1UX
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Quality of education is varied across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils exhibit positive behaviour; some do not behave well enough.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not effectively build on what pupils know, causing gaps in knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are happy and feel safe; incidents of bullying are rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to identify and report safeguarding concerns.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide offer of clubs and extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils benefit from comprehensive before- and after-school provision.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum changes better prepare pupils for further studies.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support strategies for pupils with SEND to help them keep up.
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The Basildon Lower Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1014 students from age 11-14 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-14 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 48% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Basildon Lower Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
