Ark Pioneer Academy
Free schools · Sixth form
Barnet, EN5 2BE
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 14% in England
15 of 26 in Barnet
Pupils
1,107
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
6.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | — | 54.3 | 56.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | — | 66% | 62% | |
| Average English grade | — | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Average maths grade | — | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | — | 67% | 70% | |
| Progress 8 | — | 0.57 | — |
80% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School · 0.4 mi · Report card · Top 11% in England
- The Totteridge Academy · 0.7 mi · Report card · Top 9% in England
- JCoSS · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 8% in England
- Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet · 1.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- East Barnet School · 1.6 mi · Report card · Top 19% in England
- Finchley Catholic High School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 7% in England
Best secondary schools in Barnet · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Ark Pioneer Academy is in Ducks Island & Underhill (typical home £580,000, crime average).
What is Ark Pioneer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Pioneer Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Ark Pioneer Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ark Pioneer Academy is in the top 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.