Located in Manchester, Pioneer House High School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Pioneer House High School currently has around 156 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.1% boys and 35.9% girls. Around 70.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 200 Yewtree Lane, Manchester, M23 0FF |
| Website: | pioneerhousehighschool.net |
| Telephone: | 01612418100 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Manchester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Adele Cox |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 142893 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/05/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 170 |
| Number of Pupils: | 156 |
| Number of Boys: | 100 |
| Number of Girls: | 56 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.00% | 92 |
| Pakistani | 8.30% | 13 |
| Other White | 8.30% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.80% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 3 |
| African | 1.90% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rack House Primary School Yarmouth Drive , Northern Moor M23 0BT | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | - not rated | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | 2out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Button Lane Junior School Northern Moor , Wythenshawe M23 0ND | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Button Lane Infants' School Northern Moor , Wythenshawe M23 0NB | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Brooklands Academy Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookway High School and Sports College Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watkin Centre Mulberry House , Claverton Road M23 9TT | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.