Minsthorpe Community College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Minsthorpe Lane South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2UJ |
| Phone | 01977657600 |
| Reference Number | 137011 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1580 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.38%
Girls: 49.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 170 | 125 | 295 |
| 8 | 152 | 146 | 298 |
| 9 | 137 | 157 | 294 |
| 10 | 125 | 142 | 267 |
| 11 | 146 | 141 | 287 |
| 12 | 35 | 43 | 78 |
| 13 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.9% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-12-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-05-24 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College | ||
| 2010-01-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-06-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-04 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-01-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-06-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-04 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.21 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Ash Grove Primary Academy
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0.29 miles |
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Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
Regent Street, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BL |
0.64 miles |
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South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
Carlton Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2QQ |
0.64 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BP |
0.69 miles |
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Northfield Primary School
Northfield Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3LY |
1.28 miles |
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Upton Primary School
Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1JS |
1.33 miles |
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Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
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1.9 miles |
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South Kirkby Academy
Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3DP |
1.92 miles |
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South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School
Common Road, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3EA |
1.98 miles |
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Grove Lea Primary School
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2.44 miles |
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Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church of England Primary School
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2.51 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LJ |
2.67 miles |
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West End Academy
Regent Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4QJ |
2.92 miles |
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St Helen's CE Primary School
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4EG |
2.97 miles |
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Ackworth Mill Dam School
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3.29 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Bell Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7JH |
3.47 miles |
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Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Station Road, Low Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HH |
3.59 miles |
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3.62 miles |
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The Hill Primary Academy
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3.71 miles |
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Gooseacre Primary Academy
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3.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB |
2.59 miles |
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Compass Community School Hemsworth
58 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA |
2.77 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
3.03 miles |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
3.68 miles |
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The Robert Ogden School
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3.72 miles |
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4.56 miles |
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4.57 miles |
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4.74 miles |
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4.77 miles |