Ofsted

The Matthew Arnold School is judged to be good in all areas. The most recent report (February 2024) noted the following strengths of the school:

  • This is a school where pupils and staff are aspirational .
  • Pupils know that the caring and attentive staff want the very best for them.
  • They appreciate the improvements that the new headteacher and leadership team have introduced.
  • They know what is expected of them, and the rules of being Ready, Respectful and Safe permeate all aspects of school life.
  • Pupils learn in calm and focused classrooms.
  • Pupils have warm and friendly relationships with staff. They feel safe and well supported.
  • Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
  • Teachers make great use of technology to model new learning.
  • Pupils benefit from a thorough personal development programme. They learn how to keep themselves safe and develop a firm understanding of human rights. Pupils receive comprehensive careers guidance.
  • Staff are highly positive about the new leadership of the school.
  • Bullying and discrimination are never tolerated in this inclusive school.
  • The school has designed an ambitious and interesting curriculum.
  • The rules of being ‘Ready, Respectful and Safe’ permeate all aspects of school life.

Please follow this link to see the full report.

School
Ambassadors

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."
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."
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."
Paula Sheedy

Paula Sheedy

Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding Officer
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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