Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School, Northampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2017 inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
18.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 81%. Maths has declined from 86% to 79%. Writing has improved from 79% to 86%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
401 pupils
420 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Northampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Northampton
Admissions Demand - West Northamptonshire
Places available
5,771
Applications
4,413
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across West Northamptonshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.62274%
Overall absence
12.90323%
Persistent absence
372
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Cambian Northampton School
Northgate School Academy Trust
Bosworth Independent School
Hampton Bridge School
The CE Academy
Northampton International Academy
Purple Oaks Academy
New Horizons Academy
Northampton School for Girls
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