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 2023 is 31st of October 2022.
Parents will then be notified by Barnet Council on the 1st March 2023 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.
Each year we hold an Open Evening, usually in the second week in September. This includes opportunities to hear our Principal speak, to have a guided tour with Pupil Ambassadors and to speak to pupils and leaders in each subject area.
We hold numerous Open Mornings for parents/carers and year 6. This includes hearing from our Principal, a guided tour around the school while lessons are in session and time for individual questions.
Our open events for Autumn 2022 have now finished. We will publish dates for Autumn 2023 in the new year; parents/carers will be able to book using the links for Open Morning sessions - no booking is required for Open Evening visitors.
If you do have any further questions, please get in touch
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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.