Malcolm Arnold Academy
Academy sponsor led in Northampton, West Northamptonshire.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1278 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1450 |
| Free school meals | 25.40% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Address | Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.malcolmarnoldacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01604778000 |
| URN | 136201 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 8 November 2023, outcome: School remains Good.
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Nearby schools
- Northampton International Academy (all-through school, about 1.1 km)
- Northampton School for Girls (secondary school, about 1.7 km)
- Kingsthorpe College (secondary school, about 1.9 km)
- Northampton School for Boys (secondary school, about 2.3 km)
- St Thomas Becket Catholic School (secondary school, about 2.7 km)
- Weston Favell Academy (secondary school, about 3.1 km)
- Northampton Academy (secondary school, about 4.0 km)
- Abbeyfield School (secondary school, about 4.4 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in West Northamptonshire
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.