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The Matthew Arnold School
Kingston Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 1PF, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.1 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
959
Capacity
980
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 82%, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.0, placing it in the top 34% nationally. However, the percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths stands at 47%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking high academic standards. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a decent level of parental engagement.
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Last inspected: 19 June 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. | 49.0 | Top 34% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 47% | Top 43% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Parent View (119 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
85%
School has high expectations
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
My child makes good progress
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
School keeps me informed
70%
School supports development
66%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.6%
White Other7.3%
Asian Indian5.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Asian Other4.0%
Other2.2%
Black African2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.42648, -0.48771 · TW18 1PF
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN138765
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Matthew Arnold School rated by Ofsted?
The Matthew Arnold School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2018.
Is The Matthew Arnold School a good school?
The Matthew Arnold School scores 58.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 The Matthew Arnold School?
Based on 119 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Matthew Arnold School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Matthew Arnold School in GCSEs?
The Matthew Arnold School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.0. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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