2026 Best Secondary Schools in Basildon Area

Basildon secondary schools serve a compact town in Essex with 5 schools offering diverse options for local families. The James Hornsby School, Woodlands School, and De La Salle School are the highest-performing schools, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.3/10, Developing band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). While the average Attainment 8 score of 38 is below England's 39, families benefit from well-established comprehensive schools with strong community connections. The town's schools provide accessible education with sixth form provision, allowing students to continue their studies locally through to age 18. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.