Matthew Arnold School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Oxford, OX2 9JE
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 22% in England
1 of 7 in Vale of White Horse
Pupils
1,255
First preferences per place
0.73
2026/27
Absence
9.2%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.9 | 50.1 | 56.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | 54% | 65% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.4 | 6.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 64% | 65% | 76% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.07 | 0.18 | — |
83% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Cherwell School · 2.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 10% in England
- Greyfriars Catholic School · 3.3 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- The Swan School · 3.4 mi · Good · Top 13% in England
- Oxford Spires Academy · 3.5 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Cheney School · 3.6 mi · No rating · Top 43% in England
- The Oxford Academy · 4.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 4% in England
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The neighbourhood
Matthew Arnold School is in Dean Court, Cumnor & Appleton (typical home £527,500, crime very low).
What is Matthew Arnold School's Ofsted rating?
Matthew Arnold School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Matthew Arnold School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Matthew Arnold School is in the top 22% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.