Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Address: Trinity Avenue
Town/City: Northampton
County: Northamptonshire
Postcode: NN2 6JW
Telephone Number: 01604 931130
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The David Ross Education Trust
Sponsor: The David Ross Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Hudson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 401 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.5%

Location and administration

URN: 140946
DfE Number: 941/2164
UKPRN: 10046823
UPRN: 15103284
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: West Northamptonshire (E06000062)
Constituency: Northampton North (E14001406)
Electoral Ward: Kingsley & Semilong (E05015995)

Easting & Northing: 475781E, 262393N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 15' 18.49" N 0° 53' 28.01" W
Plus Code: 9C4X7445+3H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

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Governors

  • Ms Emmeline Child - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Miss Sabrina Louise Dunk - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 June 2030.
  • Ms Deborah Kay Godfrey - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 May 2028.
  • Mr Jolen Grantham - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Mr Jolen Grantham - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Tracey Hudson - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Paul Antony Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 February 2030.
  • Mrs Porsha Lydia McTaggart - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 November 2028.
  • Ms Natalie O'Donnell - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Mr Tohwo Oseruvwoja - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 January 2028.
  • Mrs Lauren Pheasant - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Wise - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 May 2027.