# The Basildon Lower Academy

The Basildon Lower Academy is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 14 in Timberlog Lane, Basildon, with 892 pupils.

## Term dates

Years held: 2026-27, 2027-28. This page shows 2026-27; append ?year=YYYY-YY for another.

Basis: **authority_fallback** — The Basildon Lower Academy sets its own term dates. These are Essex’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Last checked: 1 September 2026
| Type | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| term | Autumn term | 2026-09-01 | 2026-12-18 |
| half_term | October half term | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-30 |
| holiday | Christmas holiday | 2026-12-19 | 2027-01-03 |
| term | Spring term | 2027-01-04 | 2027-03-25 |
| half_term | February half term | 2027-02-15 | 2027-02-19 |
| holiday | Easter holiday | 2027-03-26 | 2027-04-11 |
| term | Summer term | 2027-04-12 | 2027-07-21 |
| half_term | May half term | 2027-05-31 | 2027-06-04 |
| holiday | Summer holiday | 2027-07-22 | 2027-08-31 |

## Ofsted

Inspected 27 January 2026 under the framework introduced in 2025.

- **Safeguarding:** Met
- **Inclusion:** Expected standard
- **Curriculum and teaching:** Expected standard
- **Achievement:** Expected standard
- **Attendance and behaviour:** Urgent improvement
- **Personal development:** Expected standard
- **Leadership and governance:** Needs attention

Report: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/135895
## Facts

- **URN:** 135895
- **UKPRN:** 10029912
- **Type:** Academy sponsor led
- **Phase:** Secondary
- **Ages:** 11–14
- **Pupils:** 892
- **Capacity:** 1,350
- **Trust:** The Basildon Academies (https://schooldates.co.uk/trust/basildon-academies)
- **Local authority:** Essex (https://schooldates.co.uk/council/essex)
- **Address:** Timberlog Close, Timberlog Lane, Basildon, SS14 1UX
- **Coordinates:** 51.573164, 0.489463
- **Website:** http://www.basildonacademies.org.uk
- **Opened:** 1 September 2009

## Provenance

- **Source:** Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education
- **As at:** 1 September 2026
- **Canonical page:** https://schooldates.co.uk/school/basildon-lower-academy

## Licensing

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