Matthew Arnold School Catchment Area
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.
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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.
Find Oxfordshire catchment area documents →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
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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.