The Matthew Arnold School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Address | Kingston Road, TW18 1PF |
| School Website | www.matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1784457275 |
| URN | 138765 |
School Census
| Total | 966 |
| Girls/Boys | 463/503 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.9%/52.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 224 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/06/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/06/2018 | Good |
| 09/03/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/06/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/03/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06 February 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 19 June 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 20 June 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 09 March 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 09 December 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 June 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 February 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 November 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 08 July 2014 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 02 October 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 11.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.58 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45% |
| Entering EBacc | 13% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.32 |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.76 |
| Progress 8 | -0.4 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.66% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 585 |
| As first preference | 277 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 550 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 572 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 167 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 435 |
| As first preference | 165 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 411 |
| As first preference | 145 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 331 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 114 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 92 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 278 |
| As first preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 262 |
| As first preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 280 |
| As first preference | 91 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 141 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 91 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 302 |
| As first preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 163 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 90 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 440 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 35% |
| no | 65% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 65.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Buckland Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Berryscroft Road, , TW18 1NB