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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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