Malcolm Arnold Academy vs Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Northampton
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Northampton
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Free schools
Age Range
11–18
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Church of England
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
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Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1278
401
Capacity
1450
420
Occupancy
88%
95%
FSM %
25.4%
18.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
-
Personal Development
-
-
Leadership & Management
-
-
Last Inspected
Nov 2023
Jun 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
44.4
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
45%
-
KS2 Reading
-
81%
KS2 Maths
-
79%
KS2 Writing
-
86%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C
-
Points Per Entry
31.1
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C
-
AAB+ %
9%
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
30
-
Retention
94%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
8%
-
Degree course
69%
-
Any L4+ destination
74%
-
Apprenticeships
2%
-
Cohort size
61
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Mathematics (38)
Psychology (34)
Sociology (30)
Law (28)
Mathematics (26)
Physics (24)
History (22)
Biology (22)