The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.80
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 250 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,575
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 30.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- MINSTHORPE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mark Gilmore/ Rachael Merritt (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2UJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAsh Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 474m away
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Primary · 1.1km away
Northfield Primary School: With Communication Resource
Primary · 2.0km away
Northfield Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Upton Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Minsthorpe Community College a selective school?
No. Minsthorpe Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Minsthorpe Community College's Ofsted rating?
Minsthorpe Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Minsthorpe Community College?
Minsthorpe Community College currently has 1,575 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Minsthorpe Community College take?
Minsthorpe Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Minsthorpe Community College?
Minsthorpe Community College is in Pontefract, WF9 2UJ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Minsthorpe Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Minsthorpe Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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