Malcolm Arnold Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Northampton, NN2 6JW
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 34% in England
14 of 20 in West Northamptonshire
Pupils
1,278
First preferences per place
0.71
2026/27
Absence
9.3%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.0 | 44.2 | 41.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 42% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 40% | 33% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 | 0.04 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Northampton International Academy · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 10% in England
- Northampton School for Girls · 1.1 mi · Report card · Top 18% in England
- Kingsthorpe College · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 24% in England
- Northampton School for Boys · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Top 8% in England
- St Thomas Becket Catholic School · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
- Weston Favell Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
Best secondary schools in Northampton · Best secondary schools in Northamptonshire
The neighbourhood
Malcolm Arnold Academy is in Kingsley Park & Racecourse (typical home £223,500, crime very high).
What is Malcolm Arnold Academy's Ofsted rating?
Malcolm Arnold Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Malcolm Arnold Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Malcolm Arnold Academy is in the bottom 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.