Free school · Essex

The Ongar Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–18
Sixth form

Term dates

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2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

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About and location

Type: Free school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–18
Pupils: 467 (capacity 800)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST
Phone: 01277500990
Address: Ongar, CM5 0AN
Website: theongaracademy.org

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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