The Ongar Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Free schools
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
Address, Fyfield Road, CM5 0AN
URN141947

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications152
As first preference63
As second preference27
As third preference20
Total Offers Made87
first preference offers63
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications271
As first preference102
As second preference47
As third preference43
Total Offers Made119
first preference offers102
second preference offers8
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications325
As first preference113
As second preference65
As third preference53
Total Offers Made118
first preference offers106
second preference offers7
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications368
As first preference130
As second preference96
As third preference40
Total Offers Made116
first preference offers105
second preference offers8
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.45%
Total Applications397
As first preference162
As second preference67
As third preference54
Total Offers Made115
first preference offers112
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications353
As first preference134
As second preference71
As third preference42
Total Offers Made115
first preference offers106
second preference offers4
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications380
As first preference126
As second preference94
As third preference58
Total Offers Made118
first preference offers108
second preference offers7
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications384
As first preference126
As second preference79
As third preference59
Total Offers Made120
first preference offers107
second preference offers7
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications315
As first preference107
As second preference62
As third preference45
Total Offers Made120
first preference offers96
second preference offers20
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree41%
disagree12%
strongly disagree12%
don't know3%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree43%
disagree16%
strongly disagree11%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree17%
agree49%
disagree16%
strongly disagree12%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree9%
disagree12%
strongly disagree11%
don't know7%
not applicable55%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree17%
agree38%
disagree30%
strongly disagree8%
don't know7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree21%
agree28%
disagree17%
strongly disagree16%
don't know2%
not applicable17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes20%
no80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree18%
agree18%
disagree14%
strongly disagree41%
dont know9%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree27%
agree33%
disagree13%
strongly disagree11%
don't know17%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree19%
agree42%
disagree16%
strongly disagree16%
don't know7%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree20%
agree44%
disagree21%
strongly disagree14%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree14%
agree42%
disagree28%
strongly disagree11%
don't know6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree52%
disagree8%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree16%
agree34%
disagree24%
strongly disagree17%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes62%
no38%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin89.7%
any other white background ethnic origin2.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin93%
any other white background ethnic origin1.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
gypsy roma ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin1%

Nearby Schools

Ongar Primary School

(0.42 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Milton Crescent, , CM5 0FF