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The Ongar Academy
Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0AN, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.4 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
511
Capacity
800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 89% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a community where 70% of pupils progress to university, though only 6% gain entry to top-third institutions. However, the school has room for improvement, especially in its EBacc entry rate of 35%.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.4 | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 51% | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 26% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 39% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 33 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.71697, 0.24868 · CM5 0AN
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141947
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.theongaracademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ongar Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Ongar Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2018.
Is The Ongar Academy a good school?
The Ongar Academy scores 20.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Ongar Academy in GCSEs?
The Ongar Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.4. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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