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Minsthorpe Community College

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Minsthorpe Community College

Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2UJ

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Pupils
1,575
Ages
11-18
FSM
30.3%
Attainment 8
41.1
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.2%
Basics 9-5
35.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.4%
EBacc APS
3.38
EBacc 9-5
4.0%
EBacc 9-4
5.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
24.49
A*-A Grades
7.5%
A*-B Grades
24.5%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 79 students entered

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About Minsthorpe Community College

Minsthorpe Community College is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.1. The school has around 1,575 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Minsthorpe Lane, Pontefract, WF9 2UJ | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Minsthorpe Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Minsthorpe Community College

What is Minsthorpe Community College's Ofsted rating?
Minsthorpe Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Minsthorpe Community College's latest exam results?
Minsthorpe Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Minsthorpe Community College located?
Minsthorpe Community College is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF9 2UJ).
How many pupils attend Minsthorpe Community College?
Minsthorpe Community College has around 1,575 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Minsthorpe Community College with other schools?
View Minsthorpe Community College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wakefield.