Matthew Arnold School

URN: 123258 • Oxford OX2 9JE

Overview

Name
Matthew Arnold School
URN
123258
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Katherine Ryan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Arnolds Way, Oxford OX2 9JE

Summary

Matthew Arnold School is a mixed community secondary school located in Oxford, Oxfordshire, with a capacity of 1,111 students. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can achieve their potential. The ethos of the school is centred around "Success for everyone," promoting high expectations and standards in both academic and personal development.

The curriculum at Matthew Arnold School is designed to engage students actively in their learning, encouraging them to develop essential skills such as critical thinking, self-management, and social responsibility. The school places a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching and offers a rich extra-curricular programme to support students' holistic development.

Collaboration with parents is viewed as vital to the school's success, and the administration encourages open communication to ensure the best outcomes for students. The school welcomes visits from prospective families to experience its supportive atmosphere and learn more about its offerings.

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Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1111
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2015-07-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1111
2024-09-11 1111
2023-09-11 1111
2022-09-11 1111
2021-09-11 1111
2020-09-11 1111

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