Basildon

[ bey-zuhl-duhn, baz-uhl- ]

noun

1. a town in S Essex, in SE England: designated as a model residential community after World War II.

Basildon

/ ˈbæzɪldən /

noun

1. a town in SE England, in S Essex: designated a new town in 1955. Pop: 99 876 (2001)

Example Sentences

Data showed Basildon Upper Academy in Basildon, Essex, had the highest rate of truancy of any state-run secondary school in the country, with a 15.4% increase in non-attendance compared to last year.

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He said the council take pupil attendance "very seriously" and have already met with the Basildon Upper Academy twice this half-term.

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Ball said Basildon Council has not been involved and was not "fully informed" with the work the council has been doing with the school and the Basildon Academies Trust, which runs the academy.

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Gavin Callaghan, a Labour councillor and leader of Basildon Council, said: "I am deeply concerned by the radio silence that has followed the news."

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He said: "I write today to seek assurance there is a specific improvement plan in place, but also pledge my council's support and energy in improving that story including educational attainment in Basildon in general."

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