The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 11.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Russell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Greensted Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9LA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Chipping Ongar Primary School a selective school?
No. Chipping Ongar Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chipping Ongar Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chipping Ongar Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chipping Ongar Primary School?
Chipping Ongar Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chipping Ongar Primary School take?
Chipping Ongar Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chipping Ongar Primary School?
Chipping Ongar Primary School is in Ongar, CM5 9LA, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chipping Ongar Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chipping Ongar Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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