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Malcolm Arnold Academy
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.1 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,307
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.4, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 73% of schools nationwide. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 58%, with 71% progressing to university, although only 14% reach top-third institutions. While the school performs better than 31% of others in the area, parents may want to consider the relatively modest EBacc entry rate of 37%.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 37% | Top 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 65 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.8%
White Other21.0%
Black African11.4%
Asian Bangladeshi4.5%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
White Irish0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.25450, -0.89126 · NN2 6JW
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136201
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Malcolm Arnold Academy rated by Ofsted?
Malcolm Arnold Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2018.
Is Malcolm Arnold Academy a good school?
Malcolm Arnold Academy scores 31.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Malcolm Arnold Academy in GCSEs?
Malcolm Arnold Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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