Matthew Arnold School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Matthew Arnold School
Address: Arnolds Way
Town/City: Oxford
County: Oxfordshire
Postcode: OX2 9JE
Telephone Number: 01865 862232
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Acer Trust
Sponsor: Acer Trust

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.