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Malcolm Arnold Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Malcolm Arnold Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1307 pupils, and a capacity of 1450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,307

Pupils

1,450

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Malcolm Arnold Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Malcolm Arnold Academy is managed by West Northamptonshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Malcolm Arnold Academy — School Information

Full address
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JW
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.6% of pupils
DfE URN
136201

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If Malcolm Arnold Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Malcolm Arnold Academy

Is Malcolm Arnold Academy oversubscribed?

Malcolm Arnold Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1450 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Malcolm Arnold Academy?

Malcolm Arnold Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Malcolm Arnold Academy cover?

Malcolm Arnold Academy is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Malcolm Arnold Academy?

Malcolm Arnold Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.