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Tesco Funding Boosts Young Carers Club at The Basildon Lower Academy

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:52:21 GMT

The Basildon Academies Trust is proud to share that The Basildon Lower Academy’s Young Carers Club has received funding through Tesco Stronger Starts, helping to further support students who have caring responsibilities at home.

Candy Cane Lane Raises Over £1,000 for Charity

Mon, 5 Jan 2026 14:34:54 GMT

Students and staff at Basildon Lower Academy, hosted a hugely successful Candy Cane Lane Christmas Fayre at the end of last term, welcoming large numbers of families into school to celebrate the festive season together.

Students Share Their Gratitude on Thank a Teacher Day

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:53:50 GMT

To mark National Thank a Teacher Day on Wednesday 18^th June, students from the Lower and Upper Academy took the opportunity to recognise the dedication and impact of their teachers.

Trust Achieves Healthy Schools Workplace Wellbeing Award

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:03:39 GMT

We are proud to announce that The Basildon Academies Trust has been awarded the prestigious Healthy Schools Workplace Wellbeing Award in recognition of our commitment to fostering a supportive and healthy environment for all staff.

Lower Academy Earns Music Mark School Award for Outstanding Musical Education

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:05:34 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Basildon Lower Academy has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Music Mark School’ by the UK Association for Music Education in partnership with Essex Music Service.

Trust Celebrates Pool's Grand Reopening with Paralympic Gold Medallist

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:07:11 GMT

The Basildon Academies Trust celebrated the grand opening of its newly refurbished Lower Academy swimming pool on June 24^th, continuing its commitment to providing top-tier facilities for its students and the local community.

Sixth Form Students Experience Engineering Insights at the House of Lords

Mon, 3 Nov 2025 12:44:39 GMT

A group of Year 12 A Level Engineering students recently had an incredible opportunity to participate in an All Party Parliamentary Engineering Group held at the House of Lords.

West Ham United Footballers Inspire Students with Healthy Living Campaign

Mon, 3 Nov 2025 12:46:53 GMT

Eco Committee Successful in Bid for Eco Project Funding

Mon, 3 Nov 2025 13:30:47 GMT

Congratulations to our Eco Committee who have been successful in securing funding for the first stage of an exciting environmental project at the Lower Academy.

Basildon Upper Academy achieves Ofsted good rating

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:59:42 GMT

Pupils say that everyone is valued here and treated with respect.

Jack Petchey Achievement Awards 2023

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:59:23 GMT

Congratulations to academy students and staff who have recently been honoured by the Jack Petchey Foundation in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

Cost of Living Initiative Proves Hit with Local Community

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:10:54 GMT

At the Basildon Academies we have worked with our parents, via our Parent Forum, developing strategies in order to support families with the recent rise in the cost of living.

Students launch UKHarvest Food & Fuel Project

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:07:31 GMT

The Basildon Academies recently welcomed guests from the food rescue charity UKHarvest and, UK Power Networks with a new environmental project aimed at reducing food waste.

Trust Governance Visit: Inspiring Students

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:22:08 GMT

A Level students studying Accounting, Business and Finance recently welcomed Dipesh Patel, a member of our trust governance, who shared his expertise and knowledge of the industry.