Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
98%
Capacity
413
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 413 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tracey Hudson, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2897th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 40 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School include Library, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Cross Country, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Trinity Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW |
| Headteacher | Tracey Hudson |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 413 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 413 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2897th of 13,686
Nationally
251st of 1,353
In East Midlands
33rd of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Trinity Avenue, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW
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