Minsthorpe Community College

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityWakefield
AddressMinsthorpe Lane, WF9 2UJ
URN137011

School Census

Total 1589
Girls/Boys 802/787
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.5%/49.5%
% pupils where English not first language 7.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 419
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 28.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
04/03/2014 Good
14/03/2012 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 04/03/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 14/03/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 41.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 38.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 51.70%
Entering EBacc 9.40%
EBacc average point score 3.39
Progress 8 0.21
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 34%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56%
Entering EBacc 8%
EBacc average point score 3.31
Progress 8 0.11
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 55%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.58
Progress 8 -0.12

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications365
As first preference303
As second preference44
As third preference17
Total Offers Made290
first preference offers284
second preference offers4
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications319
As first preference272
As second preference37
As third preference5
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers272
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications333
As first preference295
As second preference26
As third preference10
Total Offers Made291
first preference offers289
second preference offers0
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications320
As first preference282
As second preference32
As third preference3
Total Offers Made285
first preference offers282
second preference offers0
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications325
As first preference283
As second preference27
As third preference12
Total Offers Made283
first preference offers282
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications321
As first preference283
As second preference26
As third preference10
Total Offers Made292
first preference offers283
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications284
As first preference248
As second preference25
As third preference7
Total Offers Made255
first preference offers248
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications286
As first preference245
As second preference28
As third preference11
Total Offers Made248
first preference offers245
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications303
As first preference268
As second preference21
As third preference14
Total Offers Made279
first preference offers268
second preference offers4
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications292
As first preference242
As second preference42
As third preference8
Total Offers Made247
first preference offers242
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications277
As first preference226
As second preference28
As third preference23
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers226
second preference offers2
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree50%
disagree8%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree48%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree30%
agree52%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree5%
agree14%
disagree6%
strongly disagree7%
don't know7%
not applicable61%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree26%
agree52%
disagree14%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree21%
agree31%
disagree10%
strongly disagree7%
don't know4%
not applicable28%
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 agree12%
agree40%
disagree13%
strongly disagree26%
dont know9%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree46%
agree42%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree45%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree36%
agree51%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree51%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree46%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree32%
agree45%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes84%
no16%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.9%
any other white background ethnic origin7.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87.5%
any other white background ethnic origin6.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Ash Grove Primary Academy

(0.31 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Ash Grove, , WF9 2TF

South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School

(0.55 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Carlton Road, , WF9 2QQ