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The Matthew Arnold School Catchment Area

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

The Matthew Arnold School is a academy converter secondary school in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 959 pupils, and a capacity of 980 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

959

Pupils

980

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

The Matthew Arnold School Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 Surrey 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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The Matthew Arnold School — School Information

Full address
Kingston Road, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1PF
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20.9% of pupils
DfE URN
138765

Other Secondary Schools in Staines-upon-Thames

If The Matthew Arnold School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Staines-upon-Thames are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Matthew Arnold School

Is The Matthew Arnold School oversubscribed?

The Matthew Arnold School is operating close to its capacity of 980 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Matthew Arnold School?

Admission to The Matthew Arnold School is managed by Surrey. 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 The Matthew Arnold School cover?

The Matthew Arnold School is a secondary school in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Matthew Arnold School?

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