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The Ongar Academy

Ongar, CM5 0AN

Free schools for ages 11–18 in Ongar. Mixed intake.

The Ongar Academy is a secondary free school in Ongar, Essex, for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form, and Ofsted rated it Good at its last full inspection in 2018.

The school describes itself as a village secondary school and says its core values are Resilience, Respect, Integrity and Community. It links those values to learning, wellbeing, kindness, honesty and building community links with local residents.

Ages 11–18 · Secondary
511 pupils · On roll
Free schools · Mixed

Open days and visits at The Ongar Academy

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