The Ongar Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Fyfield Road Ongar Essex CM5 0AN |
| Phone | 01277500990 |
| Reference Number | 141947 |
The Ongar Academy is performing well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in 2018. The school has established a positive environment where pupils feel safe and respected, developing confidence through strong support and a range of extracurricular activities. There is a clear commitment to ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, thrive academically and socially. Recent staffing changes have introduced high expectations for behavior and learning, which are fostering an encouraging atmosphere for students. However, the school faces challenges in specific areas, particularly in the reading curriculum where recent staffing changes have hindered precise assessments of students' reading capabilities. This has resulted in some pupils who struggle with reading not receiving timely support. Additionally, the careers education program needs further development to enhance students' awareness of future opportunities and work experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 511 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.9%
Girls: 50.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 33 | 38 | 71 |
| 8 | 53 | 62 | 115 |
| 9 | 58 | 56 | 114 |
| 10 | 60 | 40 | 100 |
| 11 | 51 | 60 | 111 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.9% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 16 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations of behavior that are well understood
- Effective individual support for pupils with SEND
- A well-planned curriculum that is being adapted to meet all pupils' needs
- Opportunities for leadership and various extracurricular activities
- Strong community relations and positive feedback from parents
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient checks on reading proficiency for struggling readers
- Limited work experience and higher education information in the CEIAG program
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 18 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 16 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 27 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 27 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 26 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 5 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Ongar Primary School
Milton Crescent, Shelley, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0FF |
0.54 miles |
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High Ongar Primary School
The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NB |
0.75 miles |
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Chipping Ongar Primary School
Greensted Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9LA |
1.32 miles |
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Dr Walker's CofE Primary School
Walker Avenue, Fyfield, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0RG |
1.75 miles |
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Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Moreton, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0JD |
2 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School
School Green Lane, North Weald, Epping, Essex, CM16 6EH |
3.13 miles |
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Blackmore Primary School
Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0QR |
3.26 miles |
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Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School
School Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0DH |
3.52 miles |
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Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School
Church Lane, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0NJ |
4.04 miles |
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Doddinghurst Infant School
Church Lane, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0NJ |
4.07 miles |
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Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Little Laver Road, Matching Green, Matching Green Ce Primary School, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0QB |
4.1 miles |
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Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Ashwells Road, Bentley, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9SE |
4.76 miles |
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Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brickfield Road, Coopersale Common, Epping, Essex, CM16 7QX |
4.91 miles |
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