Open Other Primary Mixed

Chipping Ongar Primary School

Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LA
Part of: BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Chipping Ongar Primary School
Ongar, CM5 9LA
205 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
11.70% FSM %
110 Boys
95 Girls
About Chipping Ongar Primary School

Chipping Ongar Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ongar, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 205 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Helen Russell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Epping Forest
Parliamentary Constituency Brentwood and Ongar
Ward Ongar
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10080965
URN 146195
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Lisa Portman Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hannah Bostina Local Governor 31/10/2021 30/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Joe Ephgrave Local Governor 31/10/2025 30/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helena Hamani Local Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Louise Mason Local Governor 01/09/2022 11/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Margaret Payne Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Brian Payne Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Katherine Richardson Local Governor 06/03/2025 05/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Russell Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Marc Shelkin Local Governor 08/10/2024 07/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr James Stack Local Governor 28/03/2022 27/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stuart Weavers Local Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ongar Primary School
1.59 km • Ongar
Other
The Ongar Academy
2.12 km • Ongar
Other
High Ongar Primary School
2.2 km • Ongar
Other
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School
4.24 km • Brentwood
Other
Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
4.67 km • Ongar
Other
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
4.88 km • Epping
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Chipping Ongar Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ongar, Essex.
Chipping Ongar Primary School has 205 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Chipping Ongar Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The admissions policy at Chipping Ongar Primary School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Chipping Ongar Primary School is Mrs Helen Russell.
Chipping Ongar Primary School is at Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LA, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Chipping Ongar Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Chipping Ongar Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Russell
Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LA
01277363789
www.chippingongar.essex.sch.uk/
Location
CM5 9LA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146195
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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