Pioneer House High School

A outstanding free schools special school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pioneer House High School.

Manchester, M230FF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
8 May 2019
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
200 Yewtree Lane
Northern Moor
Manchester, M230FF

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142893
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Special
Address
200 Yewtree Lane, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0FF
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
170 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
141
Free School Meals
70.1% (99 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (141 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
141 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Working Together, Aiming High"

Community Diversity Independence Voice Learning Wellbeing Work Safety

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Pioneer House High School. We are dedicated to working in partnership with you to ensure your child receives an excellent education. The school emphasises harnessing the resources of the school, the Trust and the community to help each student realise their full potential and make outstanding progress. The curriculum is described as enabling pupils with significant learning needs to thrive and progress to college and employment, with strong collaboration with parents and carers to support belonging in the school community. Adele Cox, Headteacher, welcomes families to learn more and get in touch.

Facilities

One-bedroom bungalow Poly-tunnel Horticultural area Catering and hospitality kitchen Construction area Strawberry Fox Café (student-run)

Curriculum Highlights

Vocational emphasis with a strong pathway Vocational pathway with accredited courses: English, Mathematics, Skills for Independent Living and Preparation for Employment; Vocational Studies at Entry Level and Level 1 Gateway Qualifications awarded on leaving across a range of levels Strawberry Fox Café and other vocational/training opportunities

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