School Summary
The Ongar Academy
Girls: 325
Total Pupils: 654
Opened: 01-09-2015
Headteacher: Michelle Steadman
The Ongar Academy
Ongar
Essex
CM5 0AN
Telephone: 01277500990
Website: https://www.theongaracademy.org
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