Admissions

We are always delighted to hear from prospective families who are keen to find out more about our academy and all that it has to offer. We encourage all prospective families to visit us at one of our Open Events or make an appointment to tour the academy and meet with key members of our team to discover our ambitious plans for your child’s education. Whilst Pioneer Secondary Academy is a Sikh-ethos school, we welcome students of all faiths and students of none; all applications will be treated in accordance to our admissions policy.

Admission for Year 7 September 2025

To apply for a place in Year 7 in September 2025 at Pioneer Secondary Academy you need to express a preference for Pioneer Secondary Academy on a Comman Application Form (CAF) through the coordinated admissions scheme managed by your home Local Authority. If you live in any of the boroughs below, a link is provided for you below, selecting Pioneer Secondary Academy under the school preferences section. 

If you live in Buckinghamshire, you will need to apply here

If you live in Slough, you will need to apply here

If you live in Hillingdon, you will need to apply here

If you live in Hounslow, you will need to apply here

If you live in Southall, you will need to apply here

For admissions for September 2025 admissions please complete the Religious Questionnaire 

The religious questionnaire must be completed in addition to the Common Application Form (CAF) by all who are applying for a place on the grounds of the Sikh faith. Completed religious questionnaires must be returned to:

Pioneer Secondary Academy, 

Pioneer House,
Hollybush Hill,
Stoke Poges,
Buckinghamshire,
SL2 4QB

At Pioneer Secondary Academy, we value diversity and encourage religious leaders from all faiths in shared learning.

Whilst Pioneer Secondary Academy is a Sikh faith school, we provide an environment for those that wish to follow any faith as well as those that do not have a faith. Facilities are provided for those pupils that wish to participate in prayers linked with their faith.

Out of borough admissions

If you live outside the areas listed above, you will need to apply via your home Local Authority or Borough (where you pay your Council Tax) and apply via their Borough’s website. You will need to express a preference for Pioneer Secondary Academy on your application form.

In-year and Sixth Form admissions

Please complete the Form above, if you would like your child to be admitted in any other year group other than Year 7.

All applications will be treated in accordance with our admissions policy. 

Transport via NPC Coaches information

Please access the direct link for further information on our coach service to and from school.  This service is handled by a third party organisation.  https://np-coaches.co.uk/pioneer-secondary-academy/

If you have any queries regarding admissions for our school, please contact us: 

Tel: 01753 662 009

Email: office@psa-bucks.com

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Appeal Dates & Information 2024/2025

‘In Year’ Appeals

The timetable for ‘in year’ appeals 2024-25 is below. If you have not been offered a place following an in year application, the law entitles you to appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel. This panel is completely independent of the school and the Local Authority. Appeals for ‘in year’ admissions are held online.   Please note that you can only appeal if you have been refused a place in writing after making a formal application. 

Parents who are dissatisfied with the decision of the Governing Body not to admit a child may appeal. Appeals should be made within 20 days of receiving the decision and should be made in writing to: the Admissions Appeals Officer, Pioneer Secondary Academy, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Bucks SL2 4QP.  You should include any evidence or supporting material with your appeal form and you MUST give the grounds for your appeal at the time you lodge your appeal form. Your appeal  will not be accepted unless you state the grounds for your appeal. You may appeal for more than one school. Please do NOT use ANY other appeal form or send your form to your local authority.

Appeal a secondary school decision for September 2025

If you have been refused a place at a higher preference secondary school, you can make an appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel. The admission authority for a school usually only refuses a place if it has received more applications than there are places available. You may want to appeal because:

• your child has a particular interest in the subjects offered by the school
• your child has medical, social or educational reasons for wanting the place
• you have recently moved house

Think carefully before appealing. Most appeals fail because secondary schools are full and cannot admit additional children without harming the education of the existing children. Appeals can be stressful for parents and are expensive for schools. The Department for Education advises parents: “You should be aware that an appeal can prolong the period of uncertainty for parents and children, so it’s important to be realistic about your reasons for appealing and the chances of being successful.”

If you wish to appeal, please use this link to complete your appeal online, Pioneer Secondary Academy is listed under ‘any other area’. Please do NOT use ANY other appeal form or send your form to your local authority. After you make your appeal, the Appeal Team will send you an acknowledgement letter. It is suggested that you download the explanatory booklet about appeals which you should read before you complete the appeal form – Booklet Link.

You should include any evidence or supporting material with your appeal form and you MUST give the grounds for your appeal at the time you lodge your appeal form. Your appeal form will not be accepted unless you state the grounds for your appeal. You may appeal for more than one school, but on different forms.

Any letters or reports that you wish the panel to see should be uploaded at this time.  You are asked to bear in mind that if you later send additional information, the closing date is 5 working days before the STAGE 1 hearing.  All appointed panels have agreed NOT to take any late letters or reports after the 5 working day deadline.  This will be strictly enforced.  For secondary/primary transfer appeals, the hearing will take place at least TWO months after the refusal letter.  This gives you plenty of time to get your evidence together if you act early and take account of school holidays.

Please note that the online form will ask you to download two utility bills dated in the last THREE months.  If you do not have access to a scanner, please take two photographs with a mobile phone and upload the photographic files.

Full details about the hearing will be sent to you with your invitation to the hearing.

If you wish to contact the clerk – email:  clerk@educationappeals.com

Appeal Timeframes