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The Basildon Upper Academy term dates
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have The Basildon Upper Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Basildon, Essex SS13 3HL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 14 to 19
Pupils: 847
Trust: The Basildon Academies
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Website: www.basildonacademies.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2023.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Basildon Upper Academy break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — The Basildon Upper Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Basildon Upper Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.