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Minsthorpe Community College
Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2UJ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.8 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,575
Capacity
1,755
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 96% of parents recommending it. While GCSE attainment is slightly below the national average, the school performs better than 74% of others in terms of Attainment 8 scores, and nearly half of students progress to university. However, the EBacc entry rate is low at just 8%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.3 | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 9% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 47% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 64 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (253 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child is happy
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School has high expectations
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
90%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.8%
White Other7.8%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.60202, -1.29114 · WF9 2UJ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137011
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteminsthorpe.cc
Frequently asked questions
What is Minsthorpe Community College rated by Ofsted?
Minsthorpe Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2014.
Is Minsthorpe Community College a good school?
Minsthorpe Community College scores 47.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Minsthorpe Community College?
Based on 253 Ofsted Parent View responses, Minsthorpe Community College receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Minsthorpe Community College in GCSEs?
Minsthorpe Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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