The Ongar Academy
Free schools · Sixth form
Ongar, CM5 0AN
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 21% in England
6 of 7 in Epping Forest
Pupils
467
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
12.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 38.9 | 37.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 32% | 26% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 26% | 23% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.30 | -0.57 | — |
51% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Passmores Academy · 6.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 10% in England
- Epping St John's Church of England School · 6.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 41% in England
- Shenfield High School · 6.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 42% in England
- Mark Hall Academy · 6.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 6% in England
- Becket Keys Church of England Free School · 6.6 mi · Not judged · Top 13% in England
- Anglo European School · 6.7 mi · Good · Top 16% in England
The neighbourhood
The Ongar Academy is in Chipping Ongar (typical home £430,000, crime low).
What is The Ongar Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Ongar Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Ongar Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Ongar Academy is in the bottom 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.