Open Other Primary Mixed

High Ongar Primary School

The Street, Ongar, CM5 9NB
Part of: BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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High Ongar Primary School
Ongar, CM5 9NB
136 Pupils
150 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
16.20% FSM %
64 Boys
72 Girls
About High Ongar Primary School

High Ongar Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Ongar and the surrounding area in Essex with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 136 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Jodie Evans.

Information on High Ongar Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
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 10080960
URN 146139
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Wendy Pike Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jodie Evans Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Claudio Gallicchio Local Governor 01/09/2022 11/11/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Anne Giardelli Local Governor 20/02/2023 19/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Stewart Gibbs Local Governor 08/05/2023 07/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Gray Local Governor 11/01/2022 10/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Jennifer Gray Local Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Denise Howlett Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Johnson Local Governor 23/09/2025 22/09/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Stephanie Kilbey Local Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Jim Reeves Local Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Ongar Academy
1.21 km • Ongar
Other
Ongar Primary School
1.8 km • Ongar
Other
Chipping Ongar Primary School
2.2 km • Ongar
Other
Dr Walker's CofE Primary School
3.11 km • Ongar
Other
Blackmore Primary School
4.07 km • Ingatestone
Other
Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
4.4 km • Ongar
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
High Ongar Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ongar, Essex.
High Ongar Primary School has 136 pupils, with a capacity of 150.
High Ongar Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at High Ongar Primary School is Mrs Jodie Evans.
High Ongar Primary School is at The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NB, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at High Ongar Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
High Ongar Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jodie Evans
The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NB
01277363761
www.highongar.essex.sch.uk
Location
CM5 9NB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146139
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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