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Matthew Arnold School Catchment Area

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

Matthew Arnold School is a academy converter secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1250 pupils, and a capacity of 1220 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,250

Pupils

1,220

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Matthew Arnold School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Matthew Arnold School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oxfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1250 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1220 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oxfordshire 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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Matthew Arnold School — School Information

Full address
Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
11.9% of pupils
DfE URN
142104

Other Secondary Schools in Oxford

If Matthew Arnold School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Oxford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Matthew Arnold School

Is Matthew Arnold School oversubscribed?

Yes — Matthew Arnold School currently has 1250 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1220 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Matthew Arnold School?

Admission to Matthew Arnold School is managed by Oxfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Matthew Arnold School cover?

Matthew Arnold School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, 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 Matthew Arnold School?

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