The Pioneer School
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Ghyllgrove, SS14 2LA |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | 1268243300 |
| URN | 138219 |
School Census
| Total | 165 |
| Girls/Boys | 51/114 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 30.9%/69.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 51 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2019 | Outstanding |
| 19/06/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -9.3 |
| Writing Progress | -10.0 |
| Maths Progress | -10.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | -2.0 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.7 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 18% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
De La Salle School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ghyllgrove, , SS14 2LA
The Willows Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Road, , SS14 2EX
Ghyllgrove Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Gore, , SS14 2BG