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Pioneer Secondary Academy
Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4QB, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.3 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
625
Capacity
840
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Faith
Sikh
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this secondary academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 30% nationally. While 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 24%, indicating room for improvement in this area. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 49.8 | Top 30% 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%. | 75% | Top 27% 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%. | 55% | Top 25% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 39% UK |
Parent View (107 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child makes good progress
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
89%
Good range of subjects
87%
School keeps me informed
86%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian74.1%
Mixed Other9.1%
White British3.2%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Asian Other2.7%
Other1.8%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.54717, -0.57829 · SL2 4QB
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN149204
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Pioneer Secondary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Pioneer Secondary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Pioneer Secondary Academy a good school?
Pioneer Secondary Academy scores 80.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Pioneer Secondary Academy?
Based on 107 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pioneer Secondary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Pioneer Secondary Academy in GCSEs?
Pioneer Secondary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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