High Ongar Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: High Ongar Primary School
Address: The Street, High Ongar
Town/City: Ongar
County: Essex
Postcode: CM5 9NB
Telephone Number: 01277 363761
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Bridge Academy Trust
Sponsor: Bridge Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jodie Evans
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 111 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 74% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.5%

Location and administration

URN: 146139
DfE Number: 881/2660
UKPRN: 10080960
UPRN: 200001056450
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Epping Forest (E07000072)
Constituency: Brentwood and Ongar (E14001125)
Electoral Ward: Ongar (E05015735)

Easting & Northing: 556429E, 203729N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 42' 40.04" N 0° 15' 46.38" E
Plus Code: 9F32P767+C5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jodie Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Claudio Gallicchio - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 November 2025.
  • Mrs Anne Giardelli - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 February 2027.
  • Rev Stewart Gibbs - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2026.
  • Mrs Jennifer Gray - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 January 2026.
  • Jennifer Gray - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 December 2029.
  • Mrs Denise Howlett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Mark Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
  • Ms Stephanie Kilbey - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Wendy Pike - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Jim Reeves - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2029.