The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.5
12.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,250
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- ACER TRUST
- Head
- Anthony Broadley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Arnolds Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Hinksey Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Botley School
Primary · 1.2km away
West Oxford Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)
Primary · 2.1km away
Cherwell College Oxford
Independent · 2.4km away
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Matthew Arnold School a selective school?
No. Matthew Arnold School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Matthew Arnold School's Ofsted rating?
Matthew Arnold School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Matthew Arnold School?
Matthew Arnold School currently has 1,250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Matthew Arnold School take?
Matthew Arnold School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Matthew Arnold School?
Matthew Arnold School is in Oxford, OX2 9JE, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Matthew Arnold School have a sixth form?
Yes, Matthew Arnold School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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