Ongar Place Primary School

About Ongar Place Primary School

Ongar Place Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, with the latest ungraded visit in January 2025 confirming that standards are being sustained. The most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 70 per cent. That figure sits above the Surrey local authority average of 66 per cent, placing the school 5th out of 17 primary schools in the Runnymede borough and in the top 50 per cent nationally. In reading, 90 per cent of pupils met the expected standard and the average score was 107, while in writing 80 per cent hit the mark and in maths 73 per cent did so. A smaller group, 7 per cent, reached the higher standard across all three subjects, and the school’s overall ranking score of 70 reflects solid, if not exceptional, performance.

The school’s Ofsted breakdown from its most recent graded inspection in 2015 shows leadership and management, early years provision and overall effectiveness all rated Good. The parent view survey, based on 73 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, paints a more mixed picture. While 84 per cent of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 81 per cent felt their child does well, only 56 per cent agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 50 per cent disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need. On behaviour, 70 per cent agreed the school ensures good conduct, though 27 per cent disagreed. The school’s SEND register covers a wide range of needs including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder and physical disability, so the parent feedback on support is worth noting.

Ongar Place is a state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 210 and currently 206 pupils on roll. It is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake there were 104 applications for 30 places, with 27 going to first-preference families. The school has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 33 per cent. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, music rooms, art studios and an ICT suite, and the school offers clubs such as art, drama, choir and book club, plus sports including netball, football, tennis and swimming. It is a non-denominational school with no religious character. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated primary is New Haw Community Junior School, 1.6 km away. Ongar Place will suit parents who value above-average core results and a broad range of activities, but who may want to investigate SEND support further.

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