The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
100%
+38.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
60%
+52.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
116
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.9
12.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 2Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 244 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 132 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,618
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 9.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
- Head
- Mr B Chaloner (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Nottingham Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0LG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Minster School a selective school?
No. The Minster School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Minster School's Ofsted rating?
The Minster School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Minster School?
The Minster School currently has 1,618 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Minster School take?
The Minster School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is The Minster School?
The Minster School is in Southwell, NG25 0LG, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Minster School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Minster School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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