Admissions Overview

Thank you for considering The Matthew Arnold School for the next step in your child's education. Our full admissions arrangements can be viewed by following this link: Policies and Statutory Information - Admission Arrangements tab.


Entry for Year 7 in September 2024

The Matthew Arnold School will be admitting 196 pupils into Year 7 in September 2024. Application to The Matthew Arnold School is via Surrey Education Admissions service who co-ordinate our applications.

The closing date for applications is: 31st October 2023

National Offer Day is: 1st March 2024

Please view our admissions policy/admissions arrangements for all details about our selection criteria, over-subscribed criteria, admissions number and admissions arrangements for disabled students here.
In-Year Admissions

In-year admission applications are those that are made to join an existing year group within the school.

The Local Governing Committee will consider the application in line with the School Admissions Code 2021 and aims to respond to applicants within 10 school days of the application being received, but within a maximum of 15 days.

To apply for an in-year school place, please complete this online form. We will then contact you to confirm receipt of your application and add you to our waiting list.

If a place becomes available, we will contact you and organise for you to meet with our Headteacher.

Tours of the School

Our Open Evenings have now taken place and no further tours of the school are available. Because most of our Year Groups are full, with active waiting lists, we do not offer tours until a place is offered at the school.


Appeals

As its own Admissions Authority The Matthew Arnold School delegates this role to the Surrey Schools Appeal Service. All appeals will be handled in accordance with the School Admission Appeals Code.

Click Here For Surrey School Appeals

Offer

Appeals lodged by

Appeals to be heard by

01 March 2024

 29 March 2024

15 June 2024

(40 school days)

NB: Appeals will not start being heard until after the relevant closing date has passed.

Appeals lodged after these dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.

Appellants will be sent notification of their appeal hearing at least 10 clear school days in advance of the hearing.  Appellants will be sent a copy of the school's case 7 clear working days in advance of the hearing.

Appellants must ensure that any further evidence not included with their initial appeal, is received by 5pm on the day preceding 3 clear working days prior to the appeal hearing date.  Any additional evidence or information received after this date might not be considered at the appeal hearing.


Further Information

If you have any questions regarding admissions and would like to speak directly to the school, please do not hesitate to contact the main reception:

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We get to keep them…🥹😍 🐐🐐Our lovely little goats are getting more comfortable by the day and being really playful now. We launched a survey on Satchel One to suggest names for them..make sure to get your nominations in. pic.twitter.com/uLqlhQ1pIc— The Matthew Arnold School (@TMA_School) April 25, 2024
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- Apr 25
Strong work from students in maths this week with some stunning book work- this is excellent learning and you’re making it look fun! Well done! #mathsawarenessmonth #mathskills #proud pic.twitter.com/oPMTmoIOPC— The Matthew Arnold School (@TMA_School) April 25, 2024
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Maths is one of the most important subjects we learn in school, though it may not always seem like it. So, let’s take this opportunity to celebrate the power of numbers and recognize the vital role that mathematics plays in shaping our lives. pic.twitter.com/QKOhcoXgPG— The Matthew Arnold School (@TMA_School) April 23, 2024
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A quiet and calm welcome to our latest new arrivals…our 3 month old little goats. We know you will inspire much joy, calm, caring and kindness and we can’t wait to take care of you. #animalovers #animalcare pic.twitter.com/klJBWjKbZo— The Matthew Arnold School (@TMA_School) April 23, 2024
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Hello summer term ☀️ Our new extra-curricular timetable reflecting the ‘gentle’ improvement in the great British weather! 🏏🏃🥎#ThrowRunJump pic.twitter.com/9DdPiw2JzS— TMAS PE and Sport (@tmas_sport) April 15, 2024
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- Apr 15
Happy World Art Day! Today is a day to celebrate and encourage creativity and its ability to connect and inspire us all! The world needs your creativity so let’s celebrate your talent and may you always create! Don’t forget art club with Mrs Scott at lunchtime! 🎨✏️🖼️🩷🧡💛💚🩵 pic.twitter.com/28qrFbbz5t— The Matthew Arnold School (@TMA_School) April 15, 2024
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- Apr 15
A rainy welcome back to the start of the summer term! We hope you all had the chance to rest and reset and are now ready to get back in to your school routine. #readytolearn pic.twitter.com/KNac71CRRP— The Matthew Arnold School (@TMA_School) April 15, 2024
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Last few minutes on Spanish soil, next stop: LHR. What a great tour, so many thanks to Maria and @HalsburyTravel ⚽️🇪🇸 Arrival is scheduled for 7:20 UK time, I will be in contact when we’re through baggage and security. Flight number on the email I sent yesterday! #TMASinMadrid pic.twitter.com/TzvgxXuDu0— TMAS PE and Sport (@tmas_sport) April 8, 2024
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- Apr 5
Some pics coming in from the Madrid trip! Matthew Arnold students enjoyed day 1 of training at Real Madrid training ground! They had the pleasure of top quality facilities and sunny weather. 😎They even got to spot some of the players! ⚽️ #ontour #madrid2024 @realmadriden pic.twitter.com/gr04Ya2xa3— The Matthew Arnold School (@TMA_School) April 5, 2024
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Training session two is underway in the glorious sunshine. All students are putting in great levels of efforts with these top coaches #TMASinMadrid pic.twitter.com/IWSw8wGre1— TMAS PE and Sport (@tmas_sport) April 5, 2024
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Sneak peek at the first of the training sessions today. The group enjoyed their first session with the high standards being set by the Madrid coaches. Currently at El Kiosko, to refuel the energy stores ready for our next session! ⚽️🇪🇸#TMASinMadrid pic.twitter.com/7vZ0wT292u— TMAS PE and Sport (@tmas_sport) April 5, 2024
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