International School of Creative Arts vs Pioneer Secondary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
International School of Creative Arts
Ascot · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
42 students
Pioneer Secondary Academy
Stoke Poges · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
612 students
| Measure | International School of Creative Arts Ascot, South East | Pioneer Secondary Academy Stoke Poges, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #235 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #1142 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 42 | 612 |
| Pupils on roll | 42 | 612 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 42% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 7.2 | 49.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 55.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 74.7% |
| EBacc average points | 0.29 | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | 35.6 | 24.1 |
| town | Ascot | Stoke Poges |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.isca.uk.com | www.pioneersecondaryacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Secondary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 13.4).
- •Pioneer Secondary Academy is the larger school with 612 students compared with 42.
- •International School of Creative Arts is a independent school while Pioneer Secondary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is International School of Creative Arts better than Pioneer Secondary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pioneer Secondary Academy ranks higher (67.2 vs 13.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are International School of Creative Arts and Pioneer Secondary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ascot and Stoke Poges in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
International School of Creative Arts: 42. Pioneer Secondary Academy: 612. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do International School of Creative Arts and Pioneer Secondary Academy rank in South East?
International School of Creative Arts is unranked and Pioneer Secondary Academy is 235th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).