The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.0
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 959
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 20.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Assal Ruse (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Kingston Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 1PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBuckland Primary School
Primary · 535m away
Staines Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Riverbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ashford Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Laleham CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Thomas Knyvett College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Clarendon Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Matthew Arnold School a selective school?
No. The Matthew Arnold School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Matthew Arnold School's Ofsted rating?
The Matthew Arnold School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Matthew Arnold School?
The Matthew Arnold School currently has 959 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Matthew Arnold School take?
The Matthew Arnold School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Matthew Arnold School?
The Matthew Arnold School is in Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1PF, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Matthew Arnold School have a sixth form?
No, The Matthew Arnold School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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