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High Ongar Primary School

Epping Forest, CM5 9NBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#9,258
of 13,686 nationally

About High Ongar Primary School

High Ongar Primary School is a small state primary in the Epping Forest area, and the numbers suggest it is a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 45 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.21. That means more than three families applied for every available spot, and all 10 first-preference applicants were offered a place. While the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction percentage, the high demand is a strong practical signal that families in the area rate it. The school is led by headteacher Jodie Evans and has a mixed intake of 136 pupils, with 16.2 per cent eligible for free school meals. Its facilities include an ICT suite, a sensory room, a sports hall, outdoor playground and playing fields, plus a chapel on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Street, Ongar, Epping Forest, CM5 9NB
HeadteacherJodie Evans
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils136
Free School Meals (FSM)16.2%
School Capacity136 / 150 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSensory RoomSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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High Ongar Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.