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Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

Trinity Avenue, Northampton NN2 6JW

7Schola Grade
Year groups
Reception–Year 6
Primary
Pupils
401
On roll
Ages
4–11
Capacity 420
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
The David Ross Education Trust

Schola Grade 7

GCSE-style grade (9–1) · compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England · How we grade
Key stage 2 tests75% met the expected standard in reading, writing & maths
78thpercentile
Disadvantaged pupils67% of disadvantaged pupils met the expected standard
83rdpercentile
Attendance13% of pupils persistently absent
44thpercentile

Percentiles compare this school with other state-funded primary schools in England; the line marks the middle. Data: key stage 2 tests, GCSE results (Attainment 8) and persistent absence, 2024/25 (Department for Education).

About Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is a primary free school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, for pupils aged 4–11 (Reception–Year 6). It is part of The David Ross Education Trust.

It has 401 pupils on roll and room for 420. Religious character: Church of England. Its Schola Grade is 7 on the GCSE-style 9–1 scale, compared with 13,602 state-funded primary schools in England.

Location & nearby schools

Trinity Avenue
Northampton NN2 6JW
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School details

Type
Free School · What this means
Level
Primary
Year groups
Reception–Year 6
Ages
4–11
Official type
Free schools
Religious character
Church of England
Pupils on roll
401
Capacity
420 pupils
Free school meals
18.50% of pupils eligible
Academy trust
The David Ross Education Trust
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
Nation
England
URN
140946

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