The Ongar Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Ongar Academy
Address: Fyfield Road
Town/City: Ongar
County: Essex
Postcode: CM5 0AN
Country: 10093181734
Telephone Number: 01277 500990
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Bridge Academy Trust
Sponsor: Bridge Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Steadman
Capacity: 800
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 654 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.1%

Location and administration

URN: 141947
DfE Number: 881/4016
UKPRN: 10053418
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Epping Forest (E07000072)
Constituency: Brentwood and Ongar (E14000594)
Electoral Ward: Shelley (E05004172)

Easting & Northing: 555437E, 204420N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 43' 3.38" N 0° 14' 55.84" E
Plus Code: 9F32P69X+2G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Robert Gibson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Mrs Caroline Jamison - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
  • Mr David Lawrie - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
  • Mr Brian Payne - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2025.
  • Mr Graeme Read - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2017 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 November 2025.
  • Mr David Sykes - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 November 2024.
  • Miss Danielle Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 December 2025.
  • Mrs Anna Wallbank - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2025.