Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

A good free schools school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School.

Northampton, NN26JW Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

70

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 July 2017
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Trinity Avenue
Northampton, NN26JW
Phone
1604931130
Website
malcolmarnoldprep.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140946
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JW
Website
http://www.malcolmarnoldprep.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
409
Free School Meals
16.1% (66 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
74.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
19.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.6 (5.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 101.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
409 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Diliges proximum tuum sicut te ipsum (You shall love your neighbour as yourself)"

Aspiration Ambition Respect Courage Integrity Compassion

We are a Church of England School; MAPS is a Church of England Academy within the Peterborough Diocese.

Head Teacher's Message

MAPS (Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School) is described as a warm and welcoming primary school offering a world-class education for children aged 4-11. The school emphasizes a rich, inspiring curriculum, high expectations, enrichment opportunities, and a strong connection with The David Ross Education Trust. The principal, Mrs Tracey Hudson, stresses exciting learning experiences, staff commitment, and supporting each child to reach their full potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rugby Dance Gymnastics Football Hockey Netball Athletics Boccia Lacrosse Cross Country Fundamentals / multiskills Music groups / choirs

Sports

Rugby Hockey Football Netball Basketball Athletics Cricket Dance Gymnastics Dodgeball Orienteering Tennis

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich, sequenced curriculum across all subjects Reading and writing emphasis with Read Write Inc (RWI) and Talk for Reading/Writing Mathematics taught for mastery using Effective Maths with a focus on fluency, reasoning and problem-solving; Mastering Number (NCETM) across EYFS to KS1 Wide range of subjects including Geography, History, Science, Art, Design & Technology, Computing, Languages (French), RE, PSHE, Music and Physical Education Enrichment and partnerships with local clubs and sports (e.g., Northampton Saints Hockey/Rugby; Northampton Town Football Club) Cross-curricular links and use of text mapping, retrieval practice and Rosenshine-informed teaching Assessment and progression steps documented in subject progression maps and long-term plans

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

MAPS has a SEND policy and supports pupils with SEND through a devolved SEND budget. The SENDCo is Maylie Dickerson and can be contacted at 01604 931130 or [email protected]. The school references the Northamptonshire Local Offer and provides information about SEND provisions, including the potential use of High Needs Funding where appropriate.

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