The Minster School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Nottingham Road Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0LG |
| Phone | 01636814000 |
| Reference Number | 145643 |
The Minster School has shown strong overall performance across key areas according to its first routine Ofsted inspection. The school is characterized by good quality education and notable strengths in personal development and sixth-form provision, which have been recognized as outstanding. The leadership team is proactive and maintains high expectations for both students and staff. The inclusive culture of the school is well appreciated by parents, ensuring that pupils are engaged and respected. However, the school is still refining its support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which is an area that requires further development to fully meet the needs of all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1618 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.9%
Girls: 52.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 7 | 117 | 130 | 247 |
| 8 | 126 | 119 | 245 |
| 9 | 118 | 128 | 246 |
| 10 | 108 | 138 | 246 |
| 11 | 131 | 113 | 244 |
| 12 | 79 | 95 | 174 |
| 13 | 83 | 93 | 176 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Minster School | |
| 23 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 31 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 25 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Calm and orderly school atmosphere with high behavioral expectations.
- Strong pastoral care and support for students.
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum across all year groups.
- Exceptional provision for sixth-form students.
- Outstanding personal development opportunities for pupils.
- High levels of student engagement and pride in their work.
- Strong relationships fostered between staff and students.
Areas for Improvement
- Processes for identifying the needs of all pupils with SEND are not fully consolidated.
- Provision for pupils with SEND lacks full embedding across the main school.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 82.8% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.63 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.01 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 22.2% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 100% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 60% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 114 | ||
| Maths | 114 |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.1 | ||
| Writing | 2.7 | ||
| Maths | 4.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 120 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 68 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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