The Basildon Upper Academy vs Northlands Primary School and Nursery
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Basildon Upper Academy
Basildon
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
14–19
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Essex
Essex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
847
744
Capacity
1400
630
Occupancy
61%
118%
FSM %
45.7%
34.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Good
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Nov 2023
Jul 2024
Performance (2026)
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
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)