High Ongar Primary School vs The Ongar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Ongar Primary School
Ongar · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
111 students
The Ongar Academy
Ongar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
467 students
| Measure | High Ongar Primary School Ongar, East of England | The Ongar Academy Ongar, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #969 of 1,872 | #374 of 460 |
| National rank | #8055 of 15,697 | #3083 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 111 | 467 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 467 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 74% | 58.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ongar | Ongar |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.highongar.essex.sch.uk | www.theongaracademy.org |
The verdict
- •High Ongar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 27.6).
- •The Ongar Academy is the larger school with 467 students compared with 111.
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 High Ongar Primary School better than The Ongar Academy?
On the Success Index (England), High Ongar Primary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 27.6 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 High Ongar Primary School and The Ongar Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ongar and Ongar in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Ongar Primary School: 111. The Ongar Academy: 467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Ongar Primary School and The Ongar Academy rank in East of England?
High Ongar Primary School is 969th of 1,872 and The Ongar Academy is 374th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).