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Matthew Arnold Primary School
Dingle Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 9UB, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.4 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
282
Capacity
200
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
141%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 84% recommending the school, although only 3% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging learners.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
76%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.7%
Other7.4%
Mixed Other5.0%
White Other4.3%
Black African3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.37859, -2.96130 · L8 9UB
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104557
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.matthewarnold.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Matthew Arnold Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Matthew Arnold Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2020.
Is Matthew Arnold Primary School a good school?
Matthew Arnold Primary School scores 44.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Matthew Arnold Primary School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Matthew Arnold Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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