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The Basildon Upper Academy
Wickford Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon SS13 3HL
The Basildon Upper Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 780 boys and girls aged between 14 and 19. In November 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low. Show details
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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