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Malcolm Arnold Academy

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Malcolm Arnold Academy

Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JW

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
1,307
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.6%
Attainment 8
41.3
Ofsted
Good
May 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.4%
Basics 9-5
37.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
37.3%
EBacc APS
3.69
EBacc 9-5
19.5%
EBacc 9-4
25.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.08
A*-A Grades
14.6%
A*-B Grades
37.8%
AAB+ %
9.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 33 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Malcolm Arnold Academy

Malcolm Arnold Academy is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. The school has around 1,307 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JW | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Malcolm Arnold Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Good
  2. May 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Malcolm Arnold Academy

What is Malcolm Arnold Academy's Ofsted rating?
Malcolm Arnold Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Malcolm Arnold Academy's latest exam results?
Malcolm Arnold Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Malcolm Arnold Academy located?
Malcolm Arnold Academy is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN2 6JW).
How many pupils attend Malcolm Arnold Academy?
Malcolm Arnold Academy has around 1,307 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Malcolm Arnold Academy with other schools?
View Malcolm Arnold Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Northamptonshire.