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 |
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 | 2023-12-05 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2023-10-31 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 05 December 2023 |
| 2018-05-16 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 25 June 2018 |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| 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 |
|
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 |
| Name | Distance |