Pioneer Secondary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | Sikh |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Address | Hollybush Hill, Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, SL2 4QB |
| School Website | www.pioneersecondaryacademy.com |
| Telephone | 1753662009 |
| URN | 149204 |
School Census
| Total | 522 |
| Girls/Boys | 229/293 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 43.9%/56.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 63.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 53 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 03/12/2019 | Inadequate |
| 13/09/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/12/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2024 | School inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 76.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 65.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.55 |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | 66% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.27 |
| Progress 8 | 0.28 |
| 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 | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 170 |
| As first preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 69 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 128 |
| As first preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 10% |
| no | 90% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| indian ethnic origin | 74.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 10% |
| white british ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| indian ethnic origin | 80.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white british ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
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