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Matthew Arnold School

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Matthew Arnold School

Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE

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Pupils
1,250
Ages
11-18
FSM
11.9%
Attainment 8
56.4
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
56.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
38.1%
Basics 9-5
65.2%

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
53.6%
EBacc APS
5.28
EBacc 9-5
36.2%
EBacc 9-4
46.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.98
A*-A Grades
23.5%
A*-B Grades
49.1%
AAB+ %
16.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 120 students entered

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About Matthew Arnold School

Matthew Arnold School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.4. The school has around 1,250 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2025 — Good
  2. Apr 2024 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Matthew Arnold School

What is Matthew Arnold School's Ofsted rating?
Matthew Arnold School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Matthew Arnold School's latest exam results?
Matthew Arnold School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Matthew Arnold School located?
Matthew Arnold School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX2 9JE).
How many pupils attend Matthew Arnold School?
Matthew Arnold School has around 1,250 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Matthew Arnold School with other schools?
View 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 Oxfordshire.