SchoolScoresPioneer Secondary Academy
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sikh · Sixth form
Part of SIKH ACADEMIES TRUST
Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Stoke Poges, SL2 4QB
01753 662009 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
107 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Buckinghamshire comparisons use the 20 of its 37 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 17 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 20 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 94% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 20 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 20 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 89% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 86% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 76 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 20 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 92% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 90% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 20 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 88% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Buckinghamshire figures pool parents at the Buckinghamshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
83 pupils in this year group.
55% — 3 points below the Buckinghamshire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% | 59% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 49.8 | 53.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
93 pupils in this year group.
97% — 2 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 62% | 61% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 31% | 22% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
19 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 21% | 42% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 23% | 69% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 24.1 | 40.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
6 subjects, 43 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 10 | 0% | 10% | 19% |
| Chemistry | 9 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Biology | 8 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 8 | 0% | 13% | 40% |
| Punjabi | 7 | 86% | 100% | – |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Economics.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
38 students in this year group.
68% — 17 points below the Buckinghamshire average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 68% | 85% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 18% | 25% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Buckinghamshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 128 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 88 |
| Of those, offered a place | 88 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 207 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Sikh school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3% | 14.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 11.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 53.0% | 19.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 85% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.1% | 7.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 8th lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 82% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3% | 22.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6 | 11.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Lower than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 4.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 90% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.3 | 17.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 97% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Higher than 91% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 25.2% | 14.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Teikyo School UK 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- International School of Creative Arts 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 16% A*/A at A level
- Wexham School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Caldicott School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Joseph's Catholic High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Baylis Court School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beechwood School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Herschel Grammar School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pioneer Secondary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Pioneer Secondary Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Pioneer Secondary Academy?
93% of the 107 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Pioneer Secondary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Pioneer Secondary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 88 families put Pioneer Secondary Academy as their first choice for 128 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 88 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149204.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.