The Ongar Academy
The Ongar Academy is a secondary school (Free schools), ages 11–18, in Ongar, CM5, in the Essex council area. It has 467 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (1 November 2023): School remains Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 1 November 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (16 May 2018) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.57 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 37.4 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 25.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 112 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 467 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 27.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 3.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.37% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.11% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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