The Basildon Lower Academy Catchment Area
The Basildon Lower Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Basildon, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–14, with 909 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–14
Age range
909
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
67%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
The Basildon Lower Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Basildon Lower Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →The Basildon Lower Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Timberlog Close, Timberlog Lane, Basildon, SS14 1UX
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–14 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 48.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135895
Other Secondary Schools in Basildon
If The Basildon Lower Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Basildon are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Basildon Lower Academy
Is The Basildon Lower Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Basildon Lower Academy has a capacity of 1350 places and currently has 909 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for The Basildon Lower Academy? ▾
Admission to The Basildon Lower Academy is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Basildon Lower Academy cover? ▾
The Basildon Lower Academy is a secondary school in Basildon, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Basildon Lower Academy? ▾
The Basildon Lower Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.