ThePioneer Academy
Our family of schools
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Belvedere Infant School
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Belvedere Junior School
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Broadmead Primary School
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Burnt Oak Junior School
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Chatsworth Infant School
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Churchwood Primary School
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Coombe Road Primary School
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Downe Primary School
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Edenbridge Primary School
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Halstead Community Primary School
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Holland Junior School
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Hollington Primary School
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Ightham Primary School
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Moulsecoomb Primary School
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Red Hill Primary School
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Robsack Wood Primary School
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Shoreham Village School
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Southborough Primary School
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South Norwood Primary School
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Stewart Fleming Primary School
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The Crescent Primary School
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West Blatchington Primary & Nursery School
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Woodcote Primary School
Welcome to The Pioneer Academy
TPA at a glance
- 23
Schools
- 404
Teaching Staff
- 625
Non-Teaching Staff
- 6945
Pupils
Our children are:
SafeSafe
- Schools are safe and secure
- Safeguarding is effective and robust
- Similarities and differences are celebrated; everyone thrives and flourishes
Our children are:
HappyHappy
- Pupils and staff are positive and succeed in a supportive environment
- Wellbeing for all
- High standards of attendance and enjoyment are through an inclusive TPA school
Our children are:
LearningLearning
- Learning is achieved by the successful sequencing of memorable experiences
- Learners are engaged, resilient and enthusiastic
- Learning outcomes are ambitious due to knowledgeable and effective teaching
Our children are:
SafeSafe
- Schools are safe and secure - Safeguarding is effective and robust - Similarities and differences are celebrated; everyone thrives and flourishes
Our children are:
HappyHappy
- Pupils and staff are positive and succeed in a supportive environment - Wellbeing for all - High standards of attendance and enjoyment are through an inclusive TPA school
Our children are:
LearningLearning
- Learning is achieved by the successful sequencing of memorable experiences - Learners are engaged, resilient and enthusiastic - Learning outcomes are ambitious due to knowledgeable and effective teaching
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Recent news
Testimonials
What Ofsted says about our schools
Chatsworth Infant School - “Pupils, families and staff are proud to be a part of this welcoming and inclusive school community. Pupils are eager to attend every day and are excited about learning new skills and knowledge alongside their friends.”
January 2025 Ofsted
Woodcote Primary School - “Woodcote Primary is a welcoming and inclusive schools. Pupils are safe and happy here. They are motivated in class and enjoy their learning. Pupils quickly develop their confidence due to the strong pastoral care provided.” “The school provides all pupils with a broad and balanced curriculum. The school provides a wide range of enrichment activities to enable pupils to engage withy the world around them. The school identifies the needs of pupils with SEND quickly. They are well supported with appropriate, targeted help where needed.” “Staff are committed to the school and feel their wellbeing is prioritised.” “Trustees and Governors work with leaders to support the school’s ambitions and drive further improvement.”
May 2025 Ofsted
Downe Primary School - "Pupils achieve highly in this joyful, inclusive and ambitious school. Relationships between pupils, staff and leaders are consistently positive and supportive. Pupils feel a rich sense of belonging. Pupils thrive because behaviour is excellent and attitudes to learning are consistently strong."
June 2026 Ofsted
Ightham Primary School - "Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending this school. They develop a deep sense of belonging. A palpable sense of care and respect permeates here. Everyone is proud to be part of such a vibrant and harmonious place. It is full of happy smiles and thoughtful words."
June 2026 Ofsted
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School hubs
Our schools are located across multiple regions: Bromley, Bexley, Croydon, Kent, Surrey and South Coast.
