Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Free schools primary school in Northampton (West Northamptonshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
David Ross Education Trust schools create a rich and exciting learning environment that inspires students to become their confident, academic best. Malcolm Arnold Prep is committed to ensuring every pupil excels both inside and the classroom and later on in their lives.
Diliges proximum tuum sicut te ipsum "You shall love your neighbour as yourself" Mark 12:31 Malcolm Arnold Prep School is a warm and welcoming primary school in Northampton, offering a world-class education for children aged 4-11. Welcome to Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School (MAPS).
On behalf of our pupils, staff, governors and Trust, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and thank you for visiting our website and learning more about our school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
19 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Rugby
- Football
- Netball
- Athletics
- Dance/Gymnastics
- Boccia/Lacrosse
- Cross Country
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Outward Bound
- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
- Mastering Number (NCETM)
- Maths Mastery
- Numbots
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
- Reading Spine
- Retrieval Practice
and 3 more
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 140946
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Constituency
- Northampton North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (10 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jolen Grantham Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Sabrina Louise Dunk | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jolen Grantham | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Emmeline Child | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Paul Antony Jackson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Porsha Lydia McTaggart | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Deborah Kay Godfrey | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Tohwo Oseruvwoja | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Tracey Hudson | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Sarah Wise | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lauren Pheasant | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Natalie O'Donnell Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
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