Malcolm Arnold Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Address | Trinity Avenue, NN2 6JW |
| URN | 136201 |
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School Census
| Total | 1404 |
| Girls/Boys | 643/761 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.8%/54.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 30.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 283 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/05/2018 | Good |
| 24/05/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/05/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/05/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 52% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.74 |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.32 |
| Progress 8 | 0.36 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 479 |
| As first preference | 188 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 146 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 527 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 206 |
| As third preference | 132 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 46 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 498 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 198 |
| As third preference | 143 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 51 |
| third preference offers | 22 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 564 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 245 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 57 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 587 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 242 |
| As third preference | 189 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 69 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 682 |
| As first preference | 198 |
| As second preference | 294 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 54 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 566 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 227 |
| As third preference | 161 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 64 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 499 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 196 |
| As third preference | 139 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 67 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 456 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 163 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 152 |
| second preference offers | 61 |
| third preference offers | 25 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 592 |
| As first preference | 237 |
| As second preference | 210 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 231 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 476 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 162 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 66% |
| no | 34% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 47.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 19.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 51% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 20.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |