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Minsthorpe Community College
Goodgraded 08/11/2023Ages 11–181,575 pupilsDoes not apply
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.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence36.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals33.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.3
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
Grade 4+ English & maths54%
EBacc entry8%
EBacc average point score3.39
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)D+APS per entry 24.5
Value added-0.80Well below average · 95% CI -1.1 to -0.5
Retention93%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Pontefract
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