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The Pioneer School
- All-through
- Basildon SS14 2LA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make remarkable progress in communication, reading, writing and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy their learning a great deal; they are settled in a consistent and high-quality learning environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders use high-quality assessment systems to ensure substantial progress towards personal targets.
Academic Progress: Pupils make significant progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils benefit from clear and consistent expectations.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Interventions are precisely matched to individual targets.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers deliver lessons with immense skill and infectious enthusiasm.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: The quality of teaching and use of assessment information is consistently strong, leading to significant progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff understand aims and ethos, providing the best possible education. Nearly all staff are proud to work at the school.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is highly effective, adapting curriculum to close knowledge gaps.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents attend events and workshops at the school.
Communication with Parents: Parents appreciate receiving photographs illustrating their child's achievements.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents feel the school has transformed their children's lives.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents trained in communication techniques.
Communication with Parents: High-quality communication and support praised by parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have established a culture of vigilance and rigorous safeguarding.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have a relentless drive for the highest quality education, resulting in exceptional progress for pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Relentless desire to improve life chances through effective training and wellbeing support.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Leaders work well with external agencies to ensure pupils are safe and well cared for.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils' behaviour is impeccable due to a consistent positive approach by adults.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Risk assessments ensure medical needs and potential risks are well considered.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: School is safe, welcoming, with strategies to calm dysregulated pupils.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Personal, social, and health education delivered well.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Leaders ensure a wealth of high-quality opportunities to develop physical education and other activities.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Curriculum includes core lessons, swimming, yoga, and other high-quality lessons and activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Wide range of equipment such as an outdoor gym, musical instruments, sensory areas, and gardens.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Clubs include choir and football enhancing confidence.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is thoughtfully planned with student interests and needs in mind.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are well-prepared for college or work placements with exceptional progress in literacy and numeracy.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils exceptionally prepared for adulthood through enterprise sessions.
Support for SEND: The quality of education for pupils with profound and multiple special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent.
Support for SEND: Curriculum meets complex needs of SEND pupils effectively.
Subjects Offered: High-quality lessons provided in a variety of subjects including yoga, swimming, music, and physical education.
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About Us
The Pioneer School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 174 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-19 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -9.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.1 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.71% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.05% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Pioneer School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1