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Minsthorpe Community College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onPontefract, WF9 2UJ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,589

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Attainment 8

41.3

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Wakefield

#2,360 of 3,216 nationally

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Minsthorpe Community College is a Academy converter secondary school in Pontefract, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Minsthorpe Community College is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MINSTHORPE ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,575 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3, placing the school #15 in Wakefield and #2,360 of 3,216 nationally. 36.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 24.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.8 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

36.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.4%

Entering EBacc8.40%

EBacc APS3.39

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.40%

EBacc APS3.39

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.31

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.58

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.48

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.55

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.8

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.9%

Achieving A*–A7.5%

Achieving A*–B24.5%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate93.3%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate85.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate88.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 November 2023

Inspection Report

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24 May 2018

Inspection Report

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04 March 2014

Inspection Report

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14 March 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-05-24

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-04

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-03-14

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

12.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.2%(113 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,575 pupils. During this period, there were 201 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 12.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,575	201	12.8%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,585	161	10.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,550	109	7.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,580	120	7.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,592	114	7.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,567	98	6.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,589	91	5.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,614	47	2.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,555	19	1.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,588	62	3.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,613	158	9.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,583	101	6.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,601	28	1.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,617	169	10.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,540	6	0.4%	0.0%	1
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,540	65	4.2%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,552	95	6.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,492	51	3.4%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,501	63	4.2%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,509	62	4.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,488	64	4.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,487	22	1.5%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,504	53	3.5%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,503	65	4.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,525	77	5.0%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,555	106	6.8%	3.1%	3

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 272 pupils

Physical Disability 91 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 88 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 65 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 55 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 49 pupils

Hearing Impairment 9 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree39%

agree50%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree37%

agree49%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

not applicable33%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes18%

no82%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree22%

agree50%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

dont know15%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree42%

disagree3%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree46%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree47%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree50%

disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree41%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree49%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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