02/02/26
Year 11 Build Skills and Confidence Through PET-Xi Intervention Week
Last week, the Upper Academy welcomed PET-Xi to deliver a series of targeted intervention workshops for Year 11 students in English, Maths and Science.
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- 02/02/26
Recognising Achievement in Work Experience
On Thursday 29th January, Year 11 students were presented with certificates to recognise and celebrate the commitment, responsibility and skills they demonstrated during their Year 10 work experience placements last school year.Read Full Story - 26/01/26
Holocaust Memorial Day: Year 11 Students Take Part in Reflective Activities
With Holocaust Memorial Day taking place on Tuesday 27 January, Year 11 students engaged in activities aimed at deepening their understanding of the importance of remembrance, while encouraging thoughtful discussion and creativity.Read Full Story - 16/01/26
Year 11 Students Take Part in DWP Careers Workshops
Year 11 students recently took part in an apprenticeship and job-search workshop led by Andrea from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).Read Full Story - 12/01/26
Boys’ Football Team Secure Home Win
Our Boys’ Football Team recorded a fantastic 1–0 home victory against Southchurch High School in a well-contested match.Read Full Story - 09/01/26
A Fantastic Start to the Term!
We’re thrilled to share the incredible success of our recent English and Maths GCSE resit results.Read Full Story - 08/01/26
Careers Pro: Helping Your Child Explore Future Pathways
We are pleased to share that students and parents/carers now have access to Careers Pro, an interactive online platform designed to help young people explore future career pathways with confidence.Read Full Story - 05/01/26
Air Ambulance Inspires Sixth Form to Learn CPR
On Wednesday 17th December, our Sixth Form students had the privilege of welcoming the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance team, who visited to launch the CPR Smart campaign.Read Full Story - 05/01/26
Winter Voices Literacy Competition
We are delighted to announce the winners of last term's Winter Voices Literacy Competition.Read Full Story - 15/12/25
Hannah’s Outstanding Musical Achievement
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Hannah’s recent performance on the euphonium with the Royal British Legion Band and Corps of Drums Romford.Read Full Story - 15/12/25
Celebrating Student Success at the End of Term Presentation Event
Last week, The Basildon Upper Academy proudly celebrated the achievements of our students at the end of term Presentation Event.Read Full Story - 12/12/25
Year 11 Rewards Trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
On Thursday 11th December, forty-two Year 11 students were given the exciting opportunity to attend an end of term rewards trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.Read Full Story