Pioneer Scholars Programme

Inspiring the next generation of thinkers, creators and problem solvers

Building on the success of our popular Pioneer Programme, we're excited to launch the Pioneer Scholars Programme for September 2027.

Expanding beyond STEM to include English, Humanities and Creative Arts, this enhanced pathway is designed for academically ambitious students with exceptional potential.

Pioneer Scholars students will benefit from an enriched curriculum, university visits, guest speakers, academic competitions and a wide range of opportunities to challenge themselves, broaden their horizons and excel.

If your child will be joining Year 7 in September 2027 and you are interested in the Pioneer Scholars Programme, please click below to complete our expression of interest form.

Apply Now for September 2027

STEM Pioneers

Students follow a faster-paced and more focused curriculum in Maths, Science and Technology, while still learning everything in the full national curriculum. They’ll also join in STEM events, trips and talks, take part in a weekly after-school enrichment sessions and work on exciting real-world projects.

Year 7: STEM on Track

Weekly STEM enrichment and national competition entry
Design, build and race a petrol-powered go-kart
Develop engineering, problem-solving and teamwork skills

Year 8: Future Scientists & Leaders

STEM Leadership Qualification and primary school mentoring
Environmental science projects and real-world investigations
Explore careers in medicine, healthcare and STEM

Year 9: More than Robotics

Design, build and programme robots
Develop coding, computational thinking and engineering skills
Robotics competitions, plus CREST and Industrial Cadets awards

Academic Scholars

New for September 2027, our Pioneer Programme is evolving into the Pioneer Scholars Programme, expanding beyond STEM to include English, Humanities and Creative Arts.

Designed for ambitious students with strong academic potential, the programme offers an enhanced curriculum, university visits, guest lectures and academic competitions.

Accelerated curriculum in English, Humanities and Creative Arts
Preparation for Russell Group and leading universities
University visits, lectures and academic competitions
Develops resilience, independence and study skills
Celebrates ambition, scholarship and personal excellence

Who is this programme for?

The Pioneer Scholars Programme is designed for academically ambitious students who demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and a desire to challenge themselves. It is ideal for young people who are curious, motivated and eager to deepen their understanding across a range of subjects.