Ongar Primary School

URN: 115020 • Ongar CM5 0FF

Overview

Name
Ongar Primary School
URN
115020
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Debbie Attridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Milton Crescent, Ongar CM5 0FF

Summary

Ongar Primary School is a community school located in Ongar, Essex, catering to a mixed-gender population of 129 pupils, with a capacity of 175. The school operates under the Bridge Academy Trust and is dedicated to providing a safe and stimulating learning environment. Central to its ethos are the Three Rights: the Right to Respect, the Right to Safety, and the Right to Learn, which guide the school's approach to education and community interaction.

The curriculum at Ongar Primary is aligned with the National Curriculum and delivered through an engaging topic-based approach. This method aims to foster confident, resilient, and lifelong learners by providing creative learning opportunities that connect various subjects and encourage exploration. The school prioritises strong relationships among staff, pupils, and parents, ensuring that pastoral support is readily available to promote the wellbeing and happiness of every child.

Ongar Primary School is committed to nurturing each child's potential and helping them develop into responsible citizens. The school encourages parental involvement and values the support of families in its mission to create a welcoming and challenging learning environment.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
175
Pupils
129
Boys
74
Girls
55
FSM %
21.70
Open date
Close date
2018-08-31
Last Ofsted
2016-04-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 129 74 55 175 21.70
2024-09-11 129 74 55 175 21.70
2023-09-11 129 74 55 175 21.70
2022-09-11 129 74 55 175 21.70
2021-09-11 129 74 55 175 21.70
2020-09-11 129 74 55 175 21.70

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