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High Ongar Primary School
The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.4 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
136
Capacity
150
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where 56% of pupils meet expectations. However, only 11% reach the higher standard, indicating potential for improvement in challenging students. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 41% of schools, which may reflect its community standing and resources.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
White Other2.9%
traveller_irish2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Location
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51.71049, 0.26272 · CM5 9NB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN146139
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highongar.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is High Ongar Primary School rated by Ofsted?
High Ongar Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is High Ongar Primary School a good school?
High Ongar Primary School scores 41.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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