How many pupils does High Ongar Primary School have?

High Ongar Primary School has 136 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is High Ongar Primary School's Ofsted rating?

High Ongar Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).

How does High Ongar Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

56% of pupils at High Ongar Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is High Ongar Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — High Ongar Primary School is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is High Ongar Primary School?

High Ongar Primary School is located at The Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NB.

High Ongar Primary School

The Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NB

Good

Inspected 17 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

56%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

136

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About High Ongar Primary School

High Ongar Primary School is an academy converter in Ongar, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 136 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 136 / 150 (91%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 January 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13.5%

Free school meals

0.9%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

14.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

56%

Expected standard (RWM)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.3%

Overall absence

20.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

5.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

23.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

4.38

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

£48,206

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,799 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,096

Spend per pupil

£6,287

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: The Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NB
Phone: 01277363761
Headteacher: Jodie Evans
Website: http://www.highongar.essex.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is High Ongar Primary School?: High Ongar Primary School is an academy converter in Ongar, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does High Ongar Primary School have?: High Ongar Primary School has 136 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is High Ongar Primary School's Ofsted rating?: High Ongar Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).
How does High Ongar Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 56% of pupils at High Ongar Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is High Ongar Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — High Ongar Primary School is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is High Ongar Primary School?: High Ongar Primary School is located at The Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NB.

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