01/09/26
Celebrating Success at the Year 10 End of Year Reward Summer Party
As the school year drew to a close, our Year 10 students celebrated their achievements at a fantastic End of Year Reward Summer Party.
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New Term Starts for Students on Wednesday 2nd September
The new term begins for students on Wednesday 2nd September.Read Full Story - 31/07/26
Students Put Their Teamwork Skills to the Test
During the last week of the school year, our Year 10 students took part in the Upper Academy's very first Team Building Day, enjoying an action-packed day of problem-solving, communication and collaboration.Read Full Story - 15/07/26
Exploring Opportunities at Our Sixth Form Taster Days
The Basildon Upper Academy recently welcomed prospective students to its Sixth Form Taster Days, providing an opportunity to experience life as a Sixth Form student and explore the wide range of courses available.Read Full Story - 14/07/26
Health and Wellbeing Drop Down Day
On Friday 10th July, Year 10 and Year 12 students took part in the Upper Academy's first-ever Health and Wellbeing Drop Down Day, giving them the opportunity to focus on their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through a range of engaging activities.Read Full Story - 09/07/26
Former BBC Senior Director Inspires Year 10 Students
Recently, the Upper Academy was delighted to welcome Richard Murrell, who spent 40 years working for the BBC in television and radio production, including many years as a Senior Director at BBC News.Read Full Story - 06/07/26
Students Enjoy Immersive Orchestra Experience
Year 10 and Year 11 students recently enjoyed a memorable visit to Saffron Hall, where they experienced an extraordinary performance by the renowned Aurora Orchestra.Read Full Story - 06/07/26
Sixth Form Students Celebrate Success with End-of-Year Celebration
It was fantastic to welcome back so many of our Year 13 students as we celebrated their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout their time with us.Read Full Story - 30/06/26
Year 11 Prom – Celebrating in Style
On Friday 26th June, our Year 11 students came together to celebrate the end of their secondary school journey at a fantastic prom filled with laughter, memories and plenty of celebrations.Read Full Story - 23/06/26
From Final Exams to Future Success: Celebrating Our Year 13 Mathematicians
Wednesday 17th June marked a significant milestone for our Year 13 mathematicians as they completed their final exam, bringing their school journey to a close.Read Full Story - 22/06/26
KS4 Athletes Shine at District Championships
On Wednesday 17th June, our KS4 athletes competed in the District Athletics Championships at Basildon Sporting Village.Read Full Story - 18/06/26
Year 11 Leavers' Assembly
On Monday 15th June, our Leavers' Assembly marked the end of an era for our Year 11 students. It was a memorable occasion filled with reflection, celebration, and an opportunity to look back on the journey they have shared throughout their years at the academy. There was a real sense of pride in...Read Full Story