Northlands Primary School and Nursery vs The Basildon Upper Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Basildon Upper Academy
Basildon
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
3–11
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Essex
Essex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
744
847
Capacity
630
1400
Occupancy
118%
61%
FSM %
34.1%
45.7%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jul 2024
Nov 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
26.9
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
14.1%
KS2 Reading
73%
-
KS2 Maths
74%
-
KS2 Writing
80%
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
D-
Points Per Entry
-
16.9
Best 3 A-Levels
-
D-
AAB+ %
-
3%
Value Added
-
Well below average
A-Level Students
-
69
Retention
-
89%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
3%
Degree course
-
28%
Any L4+ destination
-
30%
Apprenticeships
-
2%
Cohort size
-
61
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Psychology (40)
Biology (30)
Psychology (30)
Mathematics (28)
Design and Technology (Engineering) (24)
Design and Technology (Engineering) (24)
Chemistry (22)
Accounting and Finance (22)