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Pioneer Secondary Academy

Buckinghamshire·Secondary·South East·Free schools·SL2 4QB
URN: 149204Not judgedOfsted published 3 Nov 2024
49.8
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.27
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.02, 0.56]
73.5%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
24.1%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
24.1
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesAround average academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 49.8 is close to the national average of around 46.

Attainment 8:
49.8
5+ Eng & Maths:
74%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress

Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.

Progress 8:
+0.27
Confidence interval:
[-0.02, 0.56]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.

This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

This school has a Sikh religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs
  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Sikh). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
Next actions
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/20258349.873.5%24.1%4.2
2023/202410050.0+0.2776.0%65.0%4.5
2022/20239345.6+0.2765.0%66.0%4.3
2021/2022

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Buckinghamshire for local comparison.

Buckinghamshire hub
Dr Challoner's High School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 79.1Progress 8 +1.11
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Beaconsfield High School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 75.9Progress 8 +0.95
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Aylesbury Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 74.5Progress 8 +0.86
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Aylesbury High School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 74.3Progress 8 +0.81
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Chesham Grammar School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 74.0Progress 8 +0.84
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School information

URN149204
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
PhaseSecondary
TypeFree schools
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-19
HeadteacherShilain Keshani
TrustSIKH ACADEMIES TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterSikh
PostcodeSL2 4QB
Latest pupils83
FSM eligible11.9%

Contact and identifiers

Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4QB

www.pioneersecondaryacademy.comView local authority page1753662009
DfE number4015
UKPRN10090698
Opened1 May 2022
GIAS updated3 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated3 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published3 Nov 2024

Latest Ofsted inspection

Not judged
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date24 Sept 2024
Publication date3 Nov 2024
View Ofsted report