Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
URN: 140946 • Northampton NN2 6JW
Overview
- Name
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
- URN
- 140946
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracey Hudson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01604931130
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Trinity Avenue, Northampton NN2 6JW
Summary
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is a mixed primary free school located in Northampton, part of the David Ross Education Trust. Opened in September 2014, the school serves children aged 4-11 and aims to provide a supportive and inspiring learning environment. With a current enrolment of 413 pupils and a capacity of 420, the school promotes a strong ethos based on values such as aspiration, respect, and integrity, encapsulated in their MAPS Code of Conduct.
The curriculum at Malcolm Arnold Prep is designed to motivate and engage students, ensuring they reach their full academic potential. The school places emphasis on positive behaviour management and offers a range of extracurricular opportunities to enrich the educational experience. Additionally, the school fosters strong links with the adjacent Malcolm Arnold Academy to facilitate smooth transitions for pupils moving to secondary education.
As a Church of England school, Malcolm Arnold Prep incorporates its Christian values into daily life, encouraging students to embody compassion and community spirit. The school also features a house system, promoting teamwork and healthy competition among students.
The curriculum at Malcolm Arnold Prep is designed to motivate and engage students, ensuring they reach their full academic potential. The school places emphasis on positive behaviour management and offers a range of extracurricular opportunities to enrich the educational experience. Additionally, the school fosters strong links with the adjacent Malcolm Arnold Academy to facilitate smooth transitions for pupils moving to secondary education.
As a Church of England school, Malcolm Arnold Prep incorporates its Christian values into daily life, encouraging students to embody compassion and community spirit. The school also features a house system, promoting teamwork and healthy competition among students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN&D (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- 28 Feb 2025 Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Enrichment Timetable Term 4 (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 413
- Boys
- 205
- Girls
- 208
- FSM %
- 14.50
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 413 | 205 | 208 | 420 | 14.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 409 | 204 | 205 | 420 | 16.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 416 | 213 | 203 | 420 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 416 | 213 | 203 | 420 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 413 | 209 | 204 | 420 | 13.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 355 | 183 | 172 | 420 | 12.70 |
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