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High Ongar Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

High Ongar Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ongar, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 136 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

136

Pupils

150

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

High Ongar Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, High Ongar Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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High Ongar Primary School — School Information

Full address
The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NB
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
16.2% of pupils
DfE URN
146139

Other Primary Schools in Ongar

If High Ongar Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ongar are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — High Ongar Primary School

Is High Ongar Primary School oversubscribed?

High Ongar Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for High Ongar Primary School?

Admission to High Ongar Primary School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does High Ongar Primary School cover?

High Ongar Primary School is a primary school in Ongar, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for High Ongar Primary School?

High Ongar Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.