Malcolm Arnold Academy
URN: 136201 • Northampton NN2 6JW
Overview
- Name
- Malcolm Arnold Academy
- URN
- 136201
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Berry (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01604778000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Trinity Avenue, Northampton NN2 6JW
Summary
Malcolm Arnold Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Northampton, part of the David Ross Education Trust. With a current enrolment of 1,307 students and a capacity of 1,450, the academy emphasizes a knowledge-based curriculum and high expectations for student behaviour. The school aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where strong relationships are fostered, allowing students to thrive academically and personally.
The academy's curriculum is designed to broaden students' horizons, offering a range of academic and co-curricular opportunities. It is rooted in Christian values, welcoming students of all faiths or none. The school prioritises the well-being of each child, providing exceptional pastoral care and encouraging personal development through community engagement and volunteering.
Malcolm Arnold Academy promotes a culture of achievement, recognising both academic and extracurricular successes. The school is committed to developing confident, capable citizens who can engage meaningfully with their community and approach challenges with resilience and thoughtfulness.
The academy's curriculum is designed to broaden students' horizons, offering a range of academic and co-curricular opportunities. It is rooted in Christian values, welcoming students of all faiths or none. The school prioritises the well-being of each child, providing exceptional pastoral care and encouraging personal development through community engagement and volunteering.
Malcolm Arnold Academy promotes a culture of achievement, recognising both academic and extracurricular successes. The school is committed to developing confident, capable citizens who can engage meaningfully with their community and approach challenges with resilience and thoughtfulness.
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Nearby alternatives
- Northampton School for Boys (82.3)
- Northampton School for Girls (70.2)
- Northampton School for Girls (69.3)
- Northampton Academy (67.9)
- Moulton School and Science College (65.4)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1450
- Pupils
- 1307
- Boys
- 742
- Girls
- 565
- FSM %
- 24.60
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1307 | 742 | 565 | 1450 | 24.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1357 | 760 | 597 | 1450 | 21.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1341 | 690 | 651 | 1450 | 19.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1341 | 690 | 651 | 1450 | 19.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1286 | 672 | 614 | 1450 | 18.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1289 | 675 | 614 | 1450 | 15.20 |
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