The Minster School
The Minster School is a middle school (Academy converter), ages 7–18, in Southwell, NG25, in the Nottinghamshire council area. It has 1,616 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023): Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 21 November 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Outstanding |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 100 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 60 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 10 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | 0.3 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 55.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 57.8 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 244 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 35.8 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 175 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,616 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 9.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 5.19% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.85% | 2024/25 |