The Ongar Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | , Fyfield Road, CM5 0AN |
| School Website | www.theongaracademy.org |
| Telephone | 1277500990 |
| URN | 141947 |
School Census
| Total | 597 |
| Girls/Boys | 288/309 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.2%/51.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 116 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/05/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/05/2018 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 46.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.32 |
| Progress 8 | -0.56 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | 22% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.69 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.1 |
| Progress 8 | -0.4 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 152 |
| As first preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 87 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 63 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 271 |
| As first preference | 102 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 102 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 325 |
| As first preference | 113 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 368 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 397 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 353 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 380 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 384 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 66% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 63% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 75% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 44% |
| don't know | 16% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 34% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 75% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 0% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 47% |
| no | 53% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 87% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 50% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 56% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 66% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 44% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 72% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 3% |
| no | 97% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Ongar Primary School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Milton Crescent, , CM5 0FF