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Matthew Arnold School
Arnolds Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.6 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,250
Capacity
1,220
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 12% nationally. An impressive 83% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 80% progress to university, with 38% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 80% recommending the school, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 56.5 | Top 12% 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%. | 83% | Top 12% 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%. | 65% | Top 12% 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%. | 54% | Top 14% 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%. | 46% | Top 14% 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%. | 80% | 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%. | 38% | Top 20% |
Based on 128 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (182 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child is happy
85%
I'd recommend this school
80%
My child makes good progress
79%
School supports development
78%
School has high expectations
72%
Behaviour is good
71%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.8%
White Other11.3%
Mixed W+Asian4.9%
Mixed Other4.0%
Black African3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.5%
Asian Other2.6%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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51.74278, -1.30275 · OX2 9JE
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN142104
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.maschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Matthew Arnold School rated by Ofsted?
Matthew Arnold School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Matthew Arnold School a good school?
Matthew Arnold School scores 73.6/100 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.
What do parents say about Matthew Arnold School?
Based on 182 Ofsted Parent View responses, Matthew Arnold School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Matthew Arnold School in GCSEs?
Matthew Arnold School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.5. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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