Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

About Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is a free school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 413 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 37.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Northamptonshire →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

413 / 420 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Trinity Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW

Phone

01604931130

Headteacher

Tracey Hudson

Website

http://www.malcolmarnoldprep.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School?

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is a free school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School have?

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School has 413 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School?

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is located at Trinity Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW.