The Basildon Lower Academy
Academy sponsor ledSecondaryAges 11–14Mixed
Timberlog Close, Timberlog Lane, Basildon, SS14 1UX
Principal · Ms Rebecca Rees
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Key facts
Pupils892Capacity 1,350
OfstedReport cardInspected 27 January 2026
TrustThe Basildon Academies
Free school meals52.6%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 27 January 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
The school is in the category: Requires significant improvement.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Essex council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
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