The Basildon Upper Academy vs Briscoe Primary School & Nursery
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Basildon Upper Academy
Basildon
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery
Basildon
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
14–19
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Essex
Essex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
847
335
Capacity
1400
315
Occupancy
61%
106%
FSM %
45.7%
50.6%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
-
Personal Development
Good
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Nov 2023
Mar 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
26.9
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
14.1%
-
KS2 Reading
-
80%
KS2 Maths
-
87%
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
15
0
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)