Matthew Arnold School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Arnolds Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 9JE |
| Phone | 01865862232 |
| Reference Number | 142104 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1250 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.56%
Girls: 49.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 95 | 97 | 192 |
| 8 | 101 | 106 | 207 |
| 9 | 95 | 108 | 203 |
| 10 | 111 | 92 | 203 |
| 11 | 112 | 94 | 206 |
| 12 | 69 | 60 | 129 |
| 13 | 49 | 61 | 110 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55.8% |
| White, Other | 11.3% |
| White & Asian | 4.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 30 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 05 Aug 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Matthew Arnold School | |
| 19 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
| 04 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 56.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 81.6% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.15 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.24 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 95 | 32 |
| Third Preference | 69 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
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