Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Trinity Avenue Northampton Northamptonshire NN2 6JW |
| Phone | 01604931130 |
| Reference Number | 140946 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 413 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.64%
Girls: 50.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 2 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| 3 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 4 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| 5 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 37.8% |
| White, Other | 23.7% |
| African | 10.7% |
| Unclassified | 8.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-09-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-27 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-07-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -5.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Fairfields School
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JN |
0.15 miles |
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Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School
St Davids Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7QL |
0.38 miles |
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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kingsland Gardens, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7BH |
0.5 miles |
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Wallace Road Nursery School
Wallace Road, Northampton, NN2 7EE |
0.64 miles |
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Kingsley Primary School
Wallace Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7EE |
0.67 miles |
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Green Oaks Primary Academy
Whiston Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7RR |
0.78 miles |
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Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
Knights Lane, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6QL |
0.82 miles |
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Castle Academy
St George's Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2TR |
0.84 miles |
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Stimpson Avenue Academy
Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4LR |
0.92 miles |
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Cedar Road Primary School
Cedar Road East, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2JF |
0.99 miles |
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Earl Spencer Primary School
Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7DE |
1.01 miles |
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Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families
Streatfield Road, Northampton, NN5 7DE |
1.01 miles |
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Progress Schools - Northamptonshire
8 Notre Dame Mew, Northampton, NN1 2BG |
1.02 miles |
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Spring Lane Primary School
Spring Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2JW |
1.08 miles |
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Barry Primary School
Barry Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5JS |
1.13 miles |
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Vernon Terrace Primary School
Vernon Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5HE |
1.19 miles |
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Parklands Primary School
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DW |
1.29 miles |
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Eastfield Academy
St Albans Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2RJ |
1.32 miles |
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Kings Heath Primary Academy
North Oval, Kings Heath, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7LN |
1.32 miles |
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Parklands Nursery School
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DW |
1.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Malcolm Arnold Academy
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW |
0 miles |
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Cambian Northampton School
67a Queens Park Parade, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 6LR |
0.44 miles |
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Northgate School Academy Trust
Queen's Park Parade, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6LR |
0.46 miles |
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Bosworth Independent School
The Newton Building, St. Georges Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JA |
0.55 miles |
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Northampton International Academy
Barrack Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1AA |
0.7 miles |
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Purple Oaks Academy
Whiston Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7RR |
0.86 miles |
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Northampton School for Girls
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6DG |
1.06 miles |
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Kingsthorpe College
Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HR |
1.17 miles |
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Northampton School for Boys
Billing Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5RT |
1.46 miles |
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St Andrew's College
St Andrew's Healthcare, Smyth House, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DG |
1.51 miles |
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Thomas Becket Catholic School
Becket Way, Kettering Road North, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6HT |
1.65 miles |
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On Track Education
On Track Education, unit 6 , Quarry Park Close, Moulton park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6QB |
1.89 miles |
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Northampton College
Main Campus, Booth Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3RF |
1.89 miles |
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Weston Favell Academy
Booth Lane South, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3EZ |
1.91 miles |
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Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus
Hunsbury Hill Avenue, Northampton, NN4 8QS |
2.24 miles |
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Billing Brook Special School
Penistone Road, Lumbertubs, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8EZ |
2.44 miles |
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Northampton Academy
Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8NH |
2.45 miles |
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Abbeyfield School
Mereway, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8BU |
2.71 miles |
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Moulton School and Science College
Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7SD |
2.73 miles |
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The Duston School
Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6XA |
2.75 miles |