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Matthew Arnold School

Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE
Part of: ACER TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Matthew Arnold School
Oxford, OX2 9JE
1,250 Pupils
1,220 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
11.90% FSM %
632 Boys
618 Girls
About Matthew Arnold School

Matthew Arnold School is a Secondary Academies serving Oxford and the surrounding area in Oxfordshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South East region.

It has 1,250 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,220. Current headteacher: Anthony Broadley.

Information on Matthew Arnold School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Oxfordshire
Region South East
Administrative District Vale of White Horse
Parliamentary Constituency Oxford West and Abingdon
Ward Cumnor
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ACER TRUST
Opened 01-08-2015
UKPRN 10053593
URN 142104
Data Last Updated 18-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Jenny Crewe Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jenny Crewe Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Adebowale Ademiluyi Local Governor 17/10/2024 16/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Naghza Alam Local Governor 07/12/2023 06/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rebecca Allen Local Governor 22/05/2024 21/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Anne-Marie Baverstock Local Governor 10/06/2022 09/06/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Anthony Broadley Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Graham Bruce Local Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Calum Byrom Local Governor 11/07/2024 10/07/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Jenny Crewe Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jenny Crewe Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Richenda Gambles Local Governor 11/07/2024 10/07/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
1.22 km • Oxford
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West Oxford Community Primary School
2.07 km • Oxford
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Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)
2.08 km • Oxford
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Cherwell College Oxford
2.45 km • Oxford
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Activate Learning
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Frequently Asked Questions
Matthew Arnold School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Oxford, Oxfordshire.
Matthew Arnold School has 1,250 pupils, with a capacity of 1,220.
Matthew Arnold School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Matthew Arnold School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Matthew Arnold School is Anthony Broadley.
Matthew Arnold School is at Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Matthew Arnold School: Has a sixth form.
Matthew Arnold School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Anthony Broadley
Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE
01865862232
www.maschool.org.uk
Location
OX2 9JE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142104
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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