The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Sikh school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.45
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 93 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Sikh
Numbers
- Pupils
- 625
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 11.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- SIKH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Shilain Keshani
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hollybush Hill, Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Stoke Poges School
Primary · 733m away
Teikyo School UK
Independent · 1.0km away
International School of Creative Arts
Independent · 1.1km away
Fulmer Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Wexham School
Secondary · 2.3km away
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.8km away
Farnham Common Junior School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Pioneer Secondary Academy a selective school?
No. Pioneer Secondary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Pioneer Secondary Academy?
Pioneer Secondary Academy currently has 625 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pioneer Secondary Academy take?
Pioneer Secondary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Pioneer Secondary Academy?
Pioneer Secondary Academy is in Stoke Poges, SL2 4QB, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pioneer Secondary Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Pioneer Secondary Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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