Ark Pioneer Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Address | Westcombe Drive, EN5 2BE |
| School Website | https://arkpioneer.org/ |
| Telephone | 2037874090 |
| URN | 147061 |
School Census
| Total | 720 |
| Girls/Boys | 251/469 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 34.9%/65.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 34.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 232 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/09/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/09/2023 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 September 2023 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 75.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 83.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.36 |
| Progress 8 | 0.57 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 905 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 227 |
| As third preference | 179 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 863 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 213 |
| As third preference | 192 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 726 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 170 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 643 |
| As first preference | 101 |
| As second preference | 148 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 646 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 151 |
| As third preference | 144 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 93 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 22.2% |
| white british ethnic origin | 19% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 13.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 11.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 21.9% |
| white british ethnic origin | 18.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 14.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 11.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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