Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Free schools in Northampton, West Northamptonshire.
School details
| Phase | Primary |
|---|---|
| Type | Free schools |
| Age range | 4 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 401 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 420 |
| Free school meals | 18.50% |
| 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.malcolmarnoldprep.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01604931130 |
| URN | 140946 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 28 June 2023, outcome: School remains Good.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School (primary school, about 0.6 km)
- The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School (primary school, about 0.8 km)
- Kingsley Primary School (primary school, about 1.1 km)
- Northampton International Academy (all-through school, about 1.1 km)
- Green Oaks Primary Academy (primary school, about 1.3 km)
- Kingsthorpe Village Primary School (primary school, about 1.3 km)
- Castle Academy (primary school, about 1.3 km)
- Stimpson Avenue Academy (primary school, about 1.5 km)
Browse: Primary schools in West Northamptonshire
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