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Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.5 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
413
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, with 75% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parents can also take comfort in the school's high LocaleIQ score, which indicates it outperforms 75% of schools in the area. However, only 18% of pupils reach the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 11 July 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.8%
White Other23.7%
Black African10.7%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Indian3.1%
Black Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.25450, -0.89126 · NN2 6JW
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140946
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.malcolmarnoldprep.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School rated by Ofsted?
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2017.
Is Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School a good school?
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School scores 74.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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