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Ark Pioneer Academy
Westcombe Drive, Barnet, EN5 2BE, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.8 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
998
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.0, placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school boasts an 80% pass rate for grade 4 or above in English and Maths, alongside a strong EBacc entry rate of 86%. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education provided, as the school is rated better than 90% of others based on its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.0 | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 62% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 62% | Top 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other20.6%
White British19.4%
Other14.1%
Black African13.1%
Mixed Other8.0%
Asian Indian4.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.64624, -0.19178 · EN5 2BE
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Pioneer Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Pioneer Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Ark Pioneer Academy a good school?
Ark Pioneer Academy scores 89.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ark Pioneer Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Pioneer Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.0. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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