How many pupils does Ongar Primary School have?

Ongar Primary School has 176 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

70% of pupils at Ongar Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ongar Primary School part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Ongar Primary School?

Ongar Primary School is located at Milton Crescent, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0FF.

Ongar Primary School

Milton Crescent, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0FF

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

70%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

176

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ongar Primary School

Ongar Primary School is an academy converter in Ongar, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 176 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% 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: 176 / 175 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

30.4%

Free school meals

2.5%

EAL

1.1%

SEN support

28.4%

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)

70%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.7%

Overall absence

24.8%

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.

9.74

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

8.31

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

£47,839

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,252 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

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.

£6,295

Spend per pupil

£7,170

Income per pupil

53%

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: Milton Crescent, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0FF
Phone: 01277362354
Headteacher: Debbie Attridge
Website: www.ongarprimaryschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ongar Primary School?: Ongar Primary School is an academy converter in Ongar, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Ongar Primary School have?: Ongar Primary School has 176 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ongar Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 70% of pupils at Ongar Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ongar Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ongar Primary School is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Ongar Primary School?: Ongar Primary School is located at Milton Crescent, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0FF.

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