Richard Rhodes, then deputy head, afterwards became the Headmaster, before leaving and becoming headteacher at Rossall School.

[2] Arnold merged with King Edward VII and Queen Mary School (KEQMS) in September 2012, forming ArnoldKEQMS which operated on the sites of both original schools until September 2013 when it became wholly based in Lytham St Annes.

The shield bears three red roses of Lancashire on a silver field between wedges of Arnold green.

The crest is a red rose between two laurel leaves (for scholarship), standing on silver and blue waves (for Blackpool).

Arnold merged with King Edward VII & Queen Mary School (KEQMS) in September 2012.

A KEQMS parent group immediately announced their intention to appeal against the Charity Commission decision.