The Ongar Academy

About The Ongar Academy

We are a unique village secondary school that has so much to offer every student within our care. Students are guided to live and breathe our core values of Resilience, Respect, Integrity and Community.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Jonathan Sands

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

30.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

38.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.57

Progress 8

Well below average

32.4%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

57.7%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

46.8% entered EBacc

10.8% achieved EBacc

111 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily P Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school with great values!"

My daughter has been attending The Ongar Academy for two years now, and we've been really impressed with the way the school has encouraged her to live and breathe the core values of Resilience, Respect, Integrity and Community. The facilities are great too, especially the sports hall and the music department. We've also been happy with the after-school programs they offer, which have helped our daughter develop new skills and interests.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha G Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 10, 2022

4.0

"Room for improvement"

My son has been at The Ongar Academy for a year now, and while we've been pleased with some aspects of the school, we feel that there's still room for improvement. The facilities are great, and the teachers are generally supportive, but we've experienced some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching and learning. We're hoping that the school will continue to work on these areas and provide an even better experience for our son.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Khalid B Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 20, 2021

5.0

"A wonderful community!"

I have two children who attended The Ongar Academy, and we have nothing but praise for the school. The sense of community is truly special, and the teachers and staff are always supportive and enthusiastic. My children have developed into confident and compassionate young people, thanks to the excellent education and values they received at TOA. We'll always be grateful for the experience.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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