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The Matthew Arnold School
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- Spelthorne TW18 1PF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' work in books show that the progress and attainment have improved.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly and proud of their school.
Qualifications and Training: Less-experienced staff have access to subject support to enhance their knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers feel well supported with professional development opportunities.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are passionate about sharing their enthusiasm in their specialist areas.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school council is well established, and pupils felt leaders responded positively to their suggestions.
Communication: Parents receive timely reports to check progress and attend meetings.
Parent Satisfaction: A large majority of parents said their child was happy at school and felt safe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors visit the school to join in audits, visit departments and interview groups of pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are committed to ensuring that every student makes good progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and is dealt with effectively by staff if it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has a room set aside where vulnerable pupils can go to find support.
Extracurricular Offerings: The on-site leisure centre provides many opportunities for pupils to engage in sport.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities and the atmosphere is calm and well ordered.
Outdoor Facilities: Table-tennis tables and table football in the outside areas are used fully at breaktimes.
Career Counselling Services: The careers provision is well planned, with exemplary practice around involving local businesses.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The individual advice and guidance in key stage 3 supports making their subject choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Funding for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is used effectively.
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The Matthew Arnold School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 985 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I consider it a privilege to work closely with the children in our school community, their parents, the faculty at the school, and our colleagues and friends in the larger community. I am really proud to be the headteacher at The Matthew Arnold School.
Our results at all levels, but particularly at the GCSE, where we have shown steady year-over-year development, reflect a well-deserved Ofsted assessment of Good (June 2018).
For the third year running, we had the best results ever.
Please spend some time reading this detailed examination of the exam outcomes.
Our mission statement is "Students achieve every day," and teaching and learning are at the core of everything we do.
We are also unyielding in our demands; we anticipate complete attendance and full participation from every student during every lesson.
Specialized teachers teach classes with fewer students than is typical, and a broad and balanced curriculum is presented using engaging and innovative teaching methods.
Our children feel secure and content during class, recess, and a variety of extracurricular activities that take advantage of our first-rate athletic, dining, and theatre facilities.
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Our results at all levels, but particularly at the GCSE, where we have shown steady year-over-year development, reflect a well-deserved Ofsted assessment of Good (June 2018).
For the third year running, we had the best results ever.
Please spend some time reading this detailed examination of the exam outcomes.
Our mission statement is "Students achieve every day," and teaching and learning are at the core of everything we do.
We are also unyielding in our demands; we anticipate complete attendance and full participation from every student during every lesson.
Specialized teachers teach classes with fewer students than is typical, and a broad and balanced curriculum is presented using engaging and innovative teaching methods.
Our children feel secure and content during class, recess, and a variety of extracurricular activities that take advantage of our first-rate athletic, dining, and theatre facilities.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 48% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 11.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 37.51% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 2.76 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.23% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 39.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.53% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 8 | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 2 | 38.69% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 6 | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 1 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 14% | 2.54% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 11 | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 3 | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 3 | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 5 | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 2.74 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.49% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 38.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 67% | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 13.62% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 2.8% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Matthew Arnold School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1