# The Matthew Arnold School — Staines-Upon-Thames, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Assal Ruse

## Contact

- **Address:** Kingston Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Middlesex TW18 1PF
- **Phone:** 01784 457275
- **Website:** http://www.matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/staines-upon-thames/the-matthew-arnold-school-14057

## About

The Matthew Arnold School is a vibrant and inclusive community where our motto of Dream Big, Work Hard and Achieve is central to everything we do. We nurture individual growth, celebrate diversity, and challenge every student to thrive and become confident, independent and informed citizens of the future.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2018

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent facilities and values-based approach: We've been impressed with the school's facilities, including the brand new sports centre. Our son feels supported by the values-based approach and is thriving in his studies. The school's commitment to wellbeing and safeguarding is also reassuring. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed feelings about the school: We're still getting to know the school and its community. While our daughter seems to be settling in well and enjoying her classes, we've had some concerns about the school's communication and the transition process from primary school. We're hoping to see some improvements in these areas. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic school with a great sense of community: We're absolutely delighted with the school and its community. Our son is thriving academically and socially, and we feel supported by the school's staff and parents. The school's commitment to wellbeing and safeguarding is also reassuring, and we feel confident that our son is in a safe and happy environment. *(Oct 2021)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding education and character development: My daughter graduated from the school three years ago and is now a successful student at university. The education she received was excellent, but it's the character development and values-based approach that's truly outstanding. The school helped her become a confident and compassionate young adult. *(Jun 2020)*

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