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The Minster School
Nottingham Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0LG, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.8 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,618
Capacity
1,651
Ages
7–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive academic performance, this school excels in providing a strong educational foundation. It boasts a 100% expected standard in KS2 reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top tier nationally, and 84% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and maths at GCSE. Additionally, 75% of pupils progress to university, with 42% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 55.9 | Top 13% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 53% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 100% | Top 0% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 60% | Top 0% 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%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 42% | Top 20% |
Based on 182 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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53.07212, -0.95764 · NG25 0LG
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN145643
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.minsterschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Minster School rated by Ofsted?
The Minster School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is The Minster School a good school?
The Minster School scores 82.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Minster School in GCSEs?
The Minster School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.9. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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