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Minsthorpe Community College
Goodgraded 08/11/2023Ages 11–181,575 pupils
Minsthorpe Community College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Pontefract, within the Wakefield local authority. The school has around 1,575 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2023, Minsthorpe Community College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 and 40% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Pontefract can view Minsthorpe Community College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 08/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 841.3
England avg 45.1 · was 41.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
England avg 45% · was 39% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths54%
England avg 65% · was 54% in 2023/24
EBacc entry8%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.39
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)D+
APS per entry 24.5
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 25.3
AAB or better0%
Retention93%
Value added-0.80
Well below average · 95% CI -1.1 to -0.5
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake33.5%
Free school meals33.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled71%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.5%
Attendance88.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence36.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Pontefract
All schools in Pontefract →Ash Grove Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miSouth Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant SchoolGood · 0.6 miMoorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion ResourceGood · 0.6 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MoorthorpeGood · 0.7 miUpton Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miBadsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolGood · 1.9 mi
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