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The Minster School

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

personMr B Chaloner

corporate_fareMINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION

location_onSouthwell, NG25 0LG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,636

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Attainment 8

55.9

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Nottinghamshire

#414 of 3,216 nationally

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The Minster School is a Academy converter secondary school in Southwell, serving ages 7-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Minster School is an academy converter in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 7-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION. The school has approximately 1,618 pupils on roll, of whom 10% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.9, placing the school #4 in Nottinghamshire and #414 of 3,216 nationally. 57.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 28.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 60% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #61 of 45 primaries in Nottinghamshire and #3,271 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 27 A-level subjects. 52.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 27.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.13 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

55.9

Grade 5+ E&M

57.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)28.6%

Entering EBacc52.90%

EBacc APS5.02

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53.40%

EBacc APS4.64

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.99

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS5.19

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS-

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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

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

+0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

187

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.7%

Achieving A*–A27.2%

Achieving A*–B52.9%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate93.6%

A-level subjects offered27

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

201

Retention rate97.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

178

Retention rate94.90%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

185

Retention rate99.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

100%

LA 62%

Reading100% LA 74%

Writing100% LA 71%

Maths100% LA 74%

Read SS

114

Maths SS

114

GPS SS

116

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

85%

LA 59%England 61%

Reading100% LA 72% · Eng 74%

Writing85% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths100% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

111

Maths SS

109

GPS SS

111

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

100%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading100% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Writing100% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths100% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

112

Maths SS

114

GPS SS

115

Progress (0 = national avg)

3.1

Read

LA -0.2

-1.9 to 8.2

2.7

Write

LA 0.2

-2.2 to 7.5

4.8

Maths

LA 0.0

0.1 to 9.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 November 2023

Inspection Report

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07 December 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-11-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2011-11-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-01-31

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

2.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.7%(27 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,618 pupils. During this period, there were 38 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.3%, which is below 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)	1,618	38	2.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,622	46	2.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,637	69	4.2%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,647	68	4.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,648	60	3.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,635	56	3.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,636	54	3.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,649	50	3.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,627	33	2.0%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,631	36	2.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,636	32	2.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,613	15	0.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,610	5	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,618	29	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,584	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,584	15	0.9%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,583	16	1.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,558	24	1.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,562	12	0.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,569	9	0.6%	3.8%	0

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 31 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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The Minster School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

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)

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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