Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 58888

Sixth Form Education: Basildon

Tabled: 10 June 2025

Answered: 18 June 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to support the expansion of academic Sixth Form provision in Basildon.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell

Proposed changes to mainstream sixth form provision need to improve choice and attainment for all pupils and be able to demonstrate a clear need for additional post-16 places. Academies wishing to expand their sixth forms can do so by applying to the depa...

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