Ark Pioneer Academy
URN: 147061 • Barnet EN5 2BE
Overview
- Name
- Ark Pioneer Academy
- URN
- 147061
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Su Reddy (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02037874090
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westcombe Drive, Barnet EN5 2BE
Summary
Ark Pioneer Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Barnet, London, with a current enrolment of 998 pupils and a capacity of 1,200. Established in 2019, the school has quickly gained recognition, receiving an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in September 2023. The academy is committed to providing a high-quality education, evidenced by its impressive GCSE outcomes, making it one of the top-performing schools in the borough.
The school operates on a foundation of six pillars that guide its ethos and daily practices, fostering a calm and purposeful learning environment. The curriculum is designed to be rich and stimulating, with subject expert teachers who support and challenge students. In addition to academic pursuits, Ark Pioneer offers a weekly enrichment programme that includes various activities, helping students develop diverse interests and skills.
In 2023, Ark Pioneer Academy opened its sixth form, providing a range of A-level courses aimed at preparing students for higher education and future careers. The school emphasizes the importance of character development and self-discipline, ensuring that pupils leave with the academic qualifications and personal attributes necessary for success in their chosen paths.
The school operates on a foundation of six pillars that guide its ethos and daily practices, fostering a calm and purposeful learning environment. The curriculum is designed to be rich and stimulating, with subject expert teachers who support and challenge students. In addition to academic pursuits, Ark Pioneer offers a weekly enrichment programme that includes various activities, helping students develop diverse interests and skills.
In 2023, Ark Pioneer Academy opened its sixth form, providing a range of A-level courses aimed at preparing students for higher education and future careers. The school emphasizes the importance of character development and self-discipline, ensuring that pupils leave with the academic qualifications and personal attributes necessary for success in their chosen paths.
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Nearby alternatives
- Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (79.1)
- Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (70.2)
- Southgate School (70.2)
- Southgate School (65.1)
- East Barnet School (64.9)
Key details
- LA
- Barnet
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 998
- Boys
- 643
- Girls
- 355
- FSM %
- 38.80
- Open date
- 2019-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 998 | 643 | 355 | 1200 | 38.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 896 | 577 | 319 | 1200 | 35.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 537 | 346 | 191 | 1200 | 28.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 537 | 346 | 191 | 1200 | 28.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 353 | 231 | 122 | 1200 | 27.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 171 | 114 | 57 | 24.00 |
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