Pioneer Secondary Academy vs The Island Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 114 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Secondary Academy
Stoke Poges · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
612 students
The Island Free School
Ventnor · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
613 students
| Measure | Pioneer Secondary Academy Stoke Poges, South East | The Island Free School Ventnor, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #235 of 679 | #193 of 679 |
| National rank | #1142 of 4,090 | #880 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 612 | 613 |
| Pupils on roll | 612 | 613 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.4% | 56.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.7% | 72.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | 24.1 | – |
| town | Stoke Poges | Ventnor |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.pioneersecondaryacademy.com | www.theislandfreeschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Island Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 67.2).
- •The Island Free School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 612.
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 Pioneer Secondary Academy better than The Island Free School?
On the Success Index (England), The Island Free School ranks higher (73.0 vs 67.2 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 Pioneer Secondary Academy and The Island Free School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Stoke Poges and Ventnor in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pioneer Secondary Academy: 612. The Island Free School: 613. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pioneer Secondary Academy and The Island Free School rank in South East?
Pioneer Secondary Academy is 235th of 679 and The Island Free School is 193rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).