How to apply
Our school has just welcomed its fourth cohort of year 7 pupils! We add a new year 7 cohort each year until reaching our full capacity of 1,200 pupils. This includes offering 300 sixth form places.
Applications for places at Ark Pioneer are made in accordance with Barnet Council's co-ordinated admission arrangements. Applications can be submitted through the Barnet Council website, using the 'Apply' link below.
The deadline for applications for year 7 starting secondary school in September 2025 is 31st of October 2024.
Parents will then be notified by Barnet Council on the 3rd March 2025 if their application has been successful.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, don't hesitate to get in contact.
Open days
We understand the importance of visiting your future secondary school in person to get a sense of the school vision, culture and ethos and to meet leaders, teachers and current pupils.
We hold our open evenings and mornings in the beginning of the Autumn term. We will update our website with further information for future open days closer to the relevant dates.
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Best-in-class careers provision
Our pupils dream big for life after school thanks to our highly aspirational careers programme, which includes visits to prestigious universities and employers, one-to-one guidance and a rich programme of workshops and visiting speakers.
Built-in Enrichment Programme
Pupils at Pioneer have an extended school day, allowing every child to take part in two timetabled enrichment activities every week. From cooking to criminology, debating to dodgeball, our pupils develop their talents and interests throughout their life at our school.
Setting your child up for success
We're proud that students from Ark Schools are 3 times more likely to go on to a top tier university at the end of their school career.
