Ark Pioneer Academy

A outstanding free schools school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Pioneer Academy.

Barnet, EN52BE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.57
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 81.8%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
13 September 2023
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Westcombe Drive
Barnet, EN52BE
Phone
2037874090
Website
arkpioneer.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147061
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Westcombe Drive, Barnet, EN5 2BE
Website
https://arkpioneer.org/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
1200 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
896
Free School Meals
37.3% (334 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
54.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.0
English Attainment 8:
11.4
Maths Attainment 8:
11.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.0
Ebacc English:
99.4%
Ebacc Entry:
61.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
97.7%
Ebacc Languages:
83.5%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.57
Progress 8 Range:
0.35 to 0.79

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
61.9 (+42.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.8 (+29.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
54.3 (+14.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.57 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
50 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
100
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
896 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

High aspirations Rigorous, academic curriculum Excellent teaching Instilling values Self-discipline Quality training

Ark Pioneer Academy is non-denominational.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Principal Su Reddy noting Ark Pioneer’s Ofsted Outstanding status (2023) and strong GCSE outcomes, plus the opening of a brand-new sixth form and wider enrichment opportunities.

Facilities

New building with first-class facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Six Pillars of Ark Pioneer: High aspirations, Rigorous, academic curriculum, Excellent teaching, Instilling values, Self-discipline, Quality training Reading is at the heart of our provision with Reading for Pleasure sessions (2 in Year 7 and 8 per week, 1 in Year 9), reading age assessments and support programmes (Lexia, Read Write Inc: Fresh Start) and KS5 reading mentoring Disciplinary literacy across subjects: subject leaders plan literacy support tailored to each discipline (e.g., maths vocabulary and problem-reading strategies) and the curriculum is designed to be knowledge-rich and memory-oriented Enrichment and wider learning: timetabled enrichment every week, subsidised instrumental lessons, choir and instrumental ensembles, sport and trips, Duke of Edinburgh and network performance opportunities

Admissions Criteria

Sixth Form entry criteria include: 3 subjects at GCSE Grade 6-9 and 2 at Grade 5-9 including at least Grade 4 in English and Maths, with individuals entry criteria for specific subjects. For Professional Pathways: 3 subjects at GCSE Grade 5-9 and 2 at Grade 4-9 including at least Grade 4 in English and Maths; to complete the Professional Pathway Science you must have achieved at least a 5-4 in Trilogy Science.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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