Matthew Arnold School

About Matthew Arnold School

At Matthew Arnold School students make great progress in their learning and attain ambitious outcomes through our excellent curriculum. Through our diverse and inclusive community we support students to become kind and responsible young adults, confident and proud of who they are and ready when they leave us to make a positive contribution to their world.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Anthony Broadley

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 182 responses • 14.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

85.2% positive 13.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

86.8% positive 10.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

71.4% positive 23.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

72% positive 23.1% negative

My child does well at this school

79.2% positive 18.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 182 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

73.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

50.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.18

Progress 8

Above average

53.8%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

74.3%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

37.1% entered EBacc

33.3% achieved EBacc

210 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sarah J

Parent Sep 1, 2022

4.0

"Good School, but Room for Improvement"

I have mixed feelings about Matthew Arnold School. On the one hand, my child is happy and the teachers are generally good. However, I feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and provide clearer information about school policies. Overall, it's a good school, but with some tweaks, it could be great.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"A Great School with Amazing Teachers"

I am so grateful to have my child at Matthew Arnold School. The teachers are truly dedicated and the facilities are top-notch. My child has made great progress and I love the emphasis on kindness and responsibility. Keep up the amazing work!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David C

Parent Mar 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School with a Strong Sense of Community"

My child is thriving at Matthew Arnold School. The teachers are supportive and the school's values of kindness and responsibility are truly evident. I love the opportunities for parents to get involved and the open communication with teachers. 5 stars isn't enough!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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