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Malcolm Arnold Academy

Academy sponsor led · Northampton · NN2 6JW

Ages 11–18 · 1,278 pupils · West Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

44.2

Overall absence

10.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-12-14

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.04
−20+2
Attainment 844.2
English & maths grade 5+42%
English & maths grade 4+63%
EBacc entry39%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)29.2%
Unauthorised4.1%
Authorised absence
6.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.5%
Enrolments in measure
1,326

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill88%

1,278 pupils · 1,450 places

Pupils on roll
1,278
Boys / girls
706 / 572
School capacity
1,450
Capacity fill
1,278 / 1,450 (88%)
Free school meals
25.4%
FSM pupils
305
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Peterborough
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
The David Ross Education Trust
Headteacher
Miss Clare Berry

Location

Address
Trinity Avenue
Postcode
NN2 6JW
Town
Northampton
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
District
West Northamptonshire
Constituency
Northampton North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
HI - Hearing Impairment
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
7 on roll / 15 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, 1,278 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 25.4%. SEN provision includes: HI - Hearing Impairment. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Peterborough.

Open schools in Northampton
141
Secondary schools in Northampton
12
Academies among open schools in Northampton
52% (74)
Open schools in NN2
21
Secondary in NN2
2
Open schools in West Northamptonshire LA
209
Secondary in West Northamptonshire LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NorthamptonNear NN2

  • Northampton School for Girls

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Northampton · NN3 6DG · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att853.4
    • P80.5
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence6.1%

    1.1 miles away

  • Kingsthorpe College

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Northampton · NN2 7HR · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att840.3
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence10.0%

    1.2 miles away

  • Northampton School for Boys

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Northampton · NN1 5RT · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att861.6
    • P80.9
    • EM5+80%
    • Absence4.5%

    1.5 miles away

  • St Thomas Becket Catholic School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Northampton · NN3 6HT · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att838.7
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence10.1%

    1.6 miles away

  • Weston Favell Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Northampton · NN3 3EZ · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.2
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+30%
    • Absence10.9%

    1.9 miles away

  • Northampton Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Northampton · NN3 8NH · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.2
    • P80.9
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence8.7%

    2.4 miles away

  • Abbeyfield School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Northampton · NN4 8BU · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.7
    • P80.0
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence8.8%

    2.7 miles away

  • Moulton School and Science College

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Northampton · NN3 7SD · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.3
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence9.6%

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Clare Berry
Telephone
01604778000
Website
http://www.malcolmarnoldacademy.co.uk/

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