Matthew Arnold School
School Name: Matthew Arnold School Address: Arnolds Way Town/City: Oxford County: Oxfordshire Postcode: OX2 9JE Telephone Number: 01865 862232 Website: http://www.maschool.org.uk
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: Acer Trust Sponsor: Acer Trust
Headteacher: Anthony Broadley
Capacity: 1220
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1255 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.2%
URN: 142104
DfE Number: 931/4128
UKPRN: 10053593
UPRN: 10014024187
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Vale of White Horse (E07000180)
Constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon (E14001420)
Electoral Ward: Cumnor (E05011714)
Easting & Northing: 448238E, 205127N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 44' 36.29" N 1° 18' 9.42" W
Plus Code: 9C3WPMVW+9X
DfE Record: View record
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- Adebowale Ademiluyi - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
- Naghza Alam - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
- Anne-Marie Baverstock - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 June 2030.
- Mr Anthony Broadley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Graham Bruce - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
- Calum Byrom - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 July 2028.
- Ms Jenny Crewe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Ms Jenny Crewe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Richenda Gambles - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 July 2028.
- Edith Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 September 2030.
- Mr Joseph Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 September 2029.
- Mr Hamaad Yousaf - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.