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The Matthew Arnold School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Assal Ruse

corporate_fareBOURNE EDUCATION TRUST

location_onStaines-upon-Thames, TW18 1PF

language Visit Website phone 1784457275

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

966

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#31 in Surrey

#1,076 of 3,216 nationally

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The Matthew Arnold School is a Academy converter secondary school in Staines-upon-Thames, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Highly competitive: 1.5× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

The Matthew Arnold School is an academy converter in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 959 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49, placing the school #31 in Surrey and #1,076 of 3,216 nationally. 46.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.5× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

46.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.8%

Entering EBacc11.10%

EBacc APS4.1

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.60%

EBacc APS3.58

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.34

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS3.76

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS4.15

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS4.24

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 February 2024

Inspection Report

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19 June 2018

Inspection Report

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20 June 2017

Inspection Report

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09 March 2016

Inspection Report

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09 December 2015

Inspection Report

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17 June 2015

Inspection Report

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25 February 2015

Inspection Report

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26 November 2014

Inspection Report

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08 July 2014

Inspection Report

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02 October 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2018-06-19

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-06-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-03-09

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-12-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-07-08

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.9%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 959 pupils. During this period, there were 35 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	959	35	3.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	967	31	3.2%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	971	75	7.7%	7.4%	5
2023/24 (Spring term)	985	83	8.4%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,001	146	14.6%	8.2%	6
2022/23 (Summer term)	966	92	9.5%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	966	115	11.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	958	18	1.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	861	34	3.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	848	27	3.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	854	18	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	771	28	3.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	769	9	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	771	34	4.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	696	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	696	14	2.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	687	7	1.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	679	8	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	674	19	2.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	671	20	3.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	655	6	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	660	7	1.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	666	9	1.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	713	18	2.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	710	25	3.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	705	23	3.3%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 64 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 43 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree53%

disagree17%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree11%

agree42%

disagree32%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree28%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

don't know3%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes35%

no65%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree16%

agree27%

disagree26%

strongly disagree27%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree24%

agree44%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree49%

disagree13%

strongly disagree9%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree15%

agree51%

disagree23%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree56%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree46%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree17%

agree42%

disagree18%

strongly disagree10%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes72%

no28%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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