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The Ongar Academy

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The Ongar Academy

Ongar, CM5 0AN

Free schools
Pupils
511
Ages
11-18
FSM
27.2%
Attainment 8
37.6
Ofsted
Good
May 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.3%
Basics 9-5
25.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
35.7%
EBacc APS
3.26
EBacc 9-5
13.4%
EBacc 9-4
17.9%
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About The Ongar Academy

The Ongar Academy is a secondary school in Ongar, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.6. The school has around 511 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Ongar Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good
  2. May 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Ongar Academy

What is The Ongar Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Ongar Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are The Ongar Academy's latest exam results?
The Ongar Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Ongar Academy located?
The Ongar Academy is a secondary school in Ongar, Essex (CM5 0AN).
How many pupils attend The Ongar Academy?
The Ongar Academy has around 511 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Ongar Academy with other schools?
View The Ongar Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.