The Basildon Upper Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Basildon Upper Academy
Address: Wickford Avenue, Pitsea
Town/City: Basildon
County: Essex
Postcode: SS13 3HL
Telephone Number: 01268 552536
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 14-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2009
Trust: The Basildon Academies
Sponsor: Stanton Lane Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Ms Rebecca Rees
Capacity: 1400
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 847 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 61% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 45.7%

Location and administration

URN: 135897
DfE Number: 881/6909
UKPRN: 10029913
UPRN: 100091587949
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Basildon (E07000066)
Constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock (E14001480)
Electoral Ward: Pitsea North West (E05015646)

Easting & Northing: 573689E, 188474N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 34' 8.47" N 0° 30' 17.61" E
Plus Code: 9F32HG93+JX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Keith Bobbin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Samantha Coote - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Mrs Natalie Fischer - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2028.
  • Natalie Fisher - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Maxine Newell - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Ms Deirdre O'Donoghue - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Miss Megan Christine Prendergast - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 December 2026.
  • Miss Diane Reynolds - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 September 2028.
  • Mr Daniel Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Leah-Marie Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Kiera Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Sharon Walsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Miss Donna Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.