The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.4
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 229 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,307
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 24.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Clare Berry (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMalcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Primary · Very close
Fairfields School
Special school · Very close
Cambian Northampton School
Independent · 700m away
Northgate School Academy Trust
Academy · 740m away
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Primary · 810m away
Bosworth Independent School
Independent · 882m away
Hampton Bridge School
Independent · 884m away
The CE Academy
Academy · 948m away
Questions parents ask
Is Malcolm Arnold Academy a selective school?
No. Malcolm Arnold Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Malcolm Arnold Academy's Ofsted rating?
Malcolm Arnold Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Malcolm Arnold Academy?
Malcolm Arnold Academy currently has 1,307 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Malcolm Arnold Academy take?
Malcolm Arnold Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Malcolm Arnold Academy?
Malcolm Arnold Academy is in Northampton, NN2 6JW, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Malcolm Arnold Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Malcolm Arnold Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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