Basildon Academies
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The Basildon Academies is a network of schools located in Basildon
, Essex
, UK. In 2011 it consists of two secondary schools: the Lower Academy (for 11-14 year olds), and the Upper Academy (for 14-19 year olds).
The Basildon Academies developed out of a partnership between Chalvedon School
and Barstable School
. In Sept 2008 the partnership was formalised into a federation and in 2009 the two schools merged and the two sites were redeveloped into the Basildon Academies.
Between 2009 and 2011 £45m has been spent rebuilding and developing the Basildon Academies.
Although the Academies have been steadily improving upon the GCSE results of the predecessor schools, OFSTED inspected the academies in the Spring of 2011 and concluded that they were making 'inadequate progress'.
With the completion of the £45m building project in the Autumn of 2011, many staff were disappointed to hear the Executive Principal, Alan Roach, announce his retirement.
The new Principal, Rory Fox, took over in Sept 2011 and focused on improving student behaviour. The introduction of a firm behaviour code has significantly reduced bullying and led to a calm and orderly environment inside the academies. This has been noticed by the national press and led to significant public interest and support. By focusing initially upon discipline the Basildon Academies is reducing disruption in lessons. This improves student learning and instills the attitudes and skills which will enable students to become good citizens and good employees.
Basildon
Basildon is a town located in the Basildon District of the county of Essex, England.It lies east of Central London and south of the county town of Chelmsford...
, Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
, UK. In 2011 it consists of two secondary schools: the Lower Academy (for 11-14 year olds), and the Upper Academy (for 14-19 year olds).
The Basildon Academies developed out of a partnership between Chalvedon School
Chalvedon School
Chalvedon School and 6th Form College is a Specialist Technology College in Pitsea, Essex, England.It is a comprehensive school educating pupils aged between 11 and 18 years of age.Chalvedon has over 1800 pupils on roll including 196 sixth formers....
and Barstable School
Barstable School
The Barstable School, also known as The Federation of Chalvedon School and Sixth Form College and Barstable Schools and The East Basildon School, was a mixed intake secondary school in Basildon, Essex.-Admissions:...
. In Sept 2008 the partnership was formalised into a federation and in 2009 the two schools merged and the two sites were redeveloped into the Basildon Academies.
Between 2009 and 2011 £45m has been spent rebuilding and developing the Basildon Academies.
Although the Academies have been steadily improving upon the GCSE results of the predecessor schools, OFSTED inspected the academies in the Spring of 2011 and concluded that they were making 'inadequate progress'.
With the completion of the £45m building project in the Autumn of 2011, many staff were disappointed to hear the Executive Principal, Alan Roach, announce his retirement.
The new Principal, Rory Fox, took over in Sept 2011 and focused on improving student behaviour. The introduction of a firm behaviour code has significantly reduced bullying and led to a calm and orderly environment inside the academies. This has been noticed by the national press and led to significant public interest and support. By focusing initially upon discipline the Basildon Academies is reducing disruption in lessons. This improves student learning and instills the attitudes and skills which will enable students to become good citizens and good employees.