Pioneer Secondary Academy
About Pioneer Secondary Academy
If you're a parent considering Pioneer Secondary Academy, the feedback from other families is strikingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025, a full 96% of parents said they would recommend the school. That's a very strong signal. Digging into the detail, 83% of respondents strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 81% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. On communication, 79% strongly agreed the school keeps them aware of what their child will learn, and 77% strongly agreed they're kept informed about progress. The school is significantly oversubscribed, with 625 pupils on roll against a stated capacity of just 170, which tells you demand far outstrips supply. It's a mixed, state secondary for ages 11-19, with a Sikh religious character, and is led by headteacher Shilain Keshani. The school also has a sixth form.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 14:30
Breakfast club
07:30-08:30
Source: pioneersecondaryacademy.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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