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The Ongar Academy
Goodgraded 01/11/2023Ages 11–18511 pupilsFaithNone
The Ongar Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Ongar, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 511 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 01/11/2023, The Ongar Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.2 and 34% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ongar can view The Ongar Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 01/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 837.4
England avg 45.1 · was 38.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths26%
England avg 45% · was 32% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths51%
England avg 65% · was 58% in 2023/24
EBacc entry35%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.23
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake27.4%
Free school meals27.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled63%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.2%
Attendance88.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher23.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence32.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ongar
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