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.
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- 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 - 17/06/26
Students Celebrate Thank a Teacher Day
To mark National Thank a Teacher Day, students at the Upper Academy took the opportunity to recognise the positive difference their teachers make every day.Read Full Story - 15/06/26
Year 10 Students Take on Go Ape Reward Trip
Last week, Year 10 students enjoyed an exciting reward trip to Go Ape after demonstrating outstanding commitment throughout the school year.Read Full Story - 15/06/26
Early Starts, Big Ambitions: Preparing for District Athletics
Upper Academy athletes have shown exceptional dedication in preparation for District Athletics, committing to 7.30am training sessions every Tuesday and Thursday for a number of weeks.Read Full Story - 09/06/26
Year 12 Criminology Court Visit
Year 12 Criminology students recently had the incredible opportunity to visit the Basildon Crown and Magistrates’ Courts, immersing themselves in the real-world workings of the legal system.Read Full Story - 08/06/26
Celebrating Student Success – Ice Cream Friday
We are delighted to announce Ice Cream Friday as part of our rewards programme, recognising students who demonstrate excellent attendance, punctuality and positive contributions to our school community throughout the week.Read Full Story - 01/06/26
Year 10 Students Take Part in Anne Frank Trust Workshop
During the last week of term, the Upper Academy was delighted to welcome Natasha, Education Delivery Specialist from The Anne Frank Trust UK, who spent the day working with our Year 10 students.Read Full Story - 18/05/26
Strong Student Engagement Across Revision & Intervention Programmes
As our Year 11 and Sixth Form students continue through the exam season, the Upper Academy has been providing a wide range of targeted intervention opportunities to support revision, build confidence and help students achieve their very best.Read Full Story - 11/05/26
Performing Arts Students Take Final Bows in GCSE Performances
Year 11 Performing Arts students took their final bows last week as they completed their GCSE performances.Read Full Story - 11/05/26
Saturday School Supporting Exam Success
Year 11 and Sixth Form students have been making the most of weekly Saturday School sessions as they prepare for their upcoming summer examinations.Read Full Story - 07/05/26
PET-Xi Intervention Week Supports Year 11 Success
Last week, we welcomed PET-Xi Training to the Upper Academy to deliver targeted intervention sessions for our Year 11 students as they prepare for their upcoming GCSE examinations.Read Full Story