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The Matthew Arnold School

The Matthew Arnold School, Staines-upon-Thames
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The Matthew Arnold School

Kingston Road, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1PF

A Good-rated secondary school in Staines-upon-Thames.

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Pupils
959
Ages
11-16
FSM
20.9%
Attainment 8
48.9
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.0%
Basics 9-5
46.1%

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
11.1%
EBacc APS
4.09
EBacc 9-5
3.3%
EBacc 9-4
5.0%
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About The Matthew Arnold School

The Matthew Arnold School is a secondary school in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 119 responses), 82% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. The school has around 959 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Kingston Road, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1PF | More schools in Surrey

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Matthew Arnold School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Matthew Arnold School

What is The Matthew Arnold School's Ofsted rating?
The Matthew Arnold School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What do parents say about The Matthew Arnold School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 119 responses): 82% of parents would recommend The Matthew Arnold School.
What are The Matthew Arnold School's latest exam results?
The Matthew Arnold School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Matthew Arnold School located?
The Matthew Arnold School is a secondary school in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey (TW18 1PF).
How many pupils attend The Matthew Arnold School?
The Matthew Arnold School has around 959 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Matthew Arnold School with other schools?
View The Matthew Arnold School'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 Surrey.