The Matthew Arnold School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingston Road Staines-upon-Thames Surrey TW18 1PF |
| Phone | 01784457275 |
| Reference Number | 138765 |
The Matthew Arnold School continues to maintain its status as a good school, benefiting from strong leadership under the new headteacher and the Bourne Education Trust. Positive relationships among pupils and staff create a nurturing environment that fosters learning, where pupils feel safe and respected. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum and has made significant strides in raising expectations for behavior and learning, resulting in improved student engagement and attendance. However, with changes to the curriculum, there are areas needing refinement in terms of curriculum planning and teacher instruction strategies.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 959 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.3%
Girls: 48.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 95 | 98 | 193 |
| 8 | 91 | 100 | 191 |
| 9 | 116 | 90 | 206 |
| 10 | 98 | 89 | 187 |
| 11 | 92 | 90 | 182 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.6% |
| White, Other | 7.3% |
| Indian | 5.8% |
| White & Asian | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 4% |
| African | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Matthew Arnold School | |
| 13 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and vision from the new headteacher.
- A nurturing environment with positive relationships between pupils and staff.
- An ambitious and well-organized curriculum that promotes literacy across subjects.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs, including those in the West Molesey Centre.
- A positive approach to personal development and careers guidance for students.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum planning still in development, particularly in identifying detailed knowledge expectations.
- Inconsistencies in lesson activities leading to potential gaps in pupil understanding.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 65.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 125 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 92 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 37 | 3 |
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