Blackmore Primary School vs High Ongar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackmore Primary School
Ingatestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
High Ongar Primary School
Ongar · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
111 students
| Measure | Blackmore Primary School Ingatestone, East of England | High Ongar Primary School Ongar, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #813 of 1,872 | #969 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6733 of 15,697 | #8055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 166 | 111 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 111 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ingatestone | Ongar |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.blackmore.essex.sch.uk | www.highongar.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackmore Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 49.7).
- •High Ongar Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 55%).
- •Blackmore Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 11%).
- •Blackmore Primary School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 111.
- •Blackmore Primary School is a local authority school while High Ongar Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackmore Primary School better than High Ongar Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackmore Primary School ranks higher (55.8 vs 49.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackmore Primary School and High Ongar Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Ingatestone and Ongar in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackmore Primary School: 166. High Ongar Primary School: 111. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackmore Primary School and High Ongar Primary School rank in East of England?
Blackmore Primary School is 813th of 1,872 and High Ongar Primary School is 969th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).