The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Hudson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMalcolm Arnold Academy
Secondary · 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
What is Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School's Ofsted rating?
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School?
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School take?
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School?
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 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 Preparatory School have a sixth form?
No, Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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