Dream big, work hard, achieve
Welcome to The Matthew Arnold School
Respect, kindness, aspiration
Welcome to The Matthew Arnold School
Dream big, work hard, achieve
Respect, kindness, aspiration
Welcome to The Matthew Arnold School
Dream big, work hard, achieve
Respect, kindness, aspiration

Welcome

Welcome to The Matthew Arnold School.

People are what makes this school special. From the inquisitive, happy children who grow into confident, articulate young adults during their time here, to our talented, dedicated staff who teach, care for, and guide our students to "Dream Big, Work Hard and Achieve".

Our philosophy is that education is all about learning to improve as well as developing character. We strive to ensure our students are challenging themselves, reaching outside their comfort zone and becoming prepared to go out into the world, ready to make a difference. Our students are therefore at the centre of everything we do. We expect them to work hard and to achieve their very best academically and we provide them with the skills and attributes relevant for higher and further education and employment in the 21st Century. We strive for academic excellence in every area of the curriculum and, through a rigorous process, set challenging, but ultimately achievable targets. Through high quality teaching, in brand new facilities, students demonstrate their thirst for learning. This, along with a personalised approach to education, is what makes this school a very happy and cohesive environment.

Our aim is not simply to help our young people to obtain the very best qualifications so that doors to the future remain wide open; it is also to produce rounded and grounded young adults who are ready and equipped to take their place in society. In short, we want to ensure that our students can make valid contributions to society and ultimately have a future they can be proud of. In upholding these principles, we ensure that we get the best out of every student whatever their talent may be.

Assal Ruse

Headteacher
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School Ambassadors

Leslie
Clare Sampson
Zoya
Paula Sheedy
Noah

Leslie

Year 9 Student

Clare Sampson

Relational Support Worker, East to West

Zoya

Year 10

Paula Sheedy

Safeguarding Officer

Noah

Year 10
Leslie

Leslie

Year 9 Student
"I really enjoy the opportunities we are given to succeed at school and I particularly enjoy taking part in extra curricular clubs, events and competitions."
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Clare Sampson

Clare Sampson

Relational Support Worker, East to West
"I have the privilege of working with young people to understand their situations, grow their confidence and help them thrive."
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Zoya

Zoya

Year 10
"There are always so many opportunities to get involved with school life including lots of clubs, and teachers always encourage us to do our best."
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Paula Sheedy

Paula Sheedy

Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding Officer
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Noah

Noah

Year 10
"From day one I’ve felt welcomed and supported by everyone at The Matthew Arnold School and I still to this day enjoy everything about it."
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