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The Minster School

Middle deemed secondary

The Minster School

Nottingham Road, Southwell, NG25 0LG

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Church of England
Pupils
1,618
Ages
7-18
FSM
9.2%
Attainment 8
55.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
100.0%
Writing
100.0%
Maths
100.0%
RWM Combined
100.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.1%
Basics 9-5
56.6%

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
52.9%
EBacc APS
5.01
EBacc 9-5
20.1%
EBacc 9-4
30.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.80
A*-A Grades
27.2%
A*-B Grades
52.9%
AAB+ %
22.2%

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 187 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Minster School

The Minster School is a secondary school in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.7. The school has around 1,618 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Nottingham Road, Southwell, NG25 0LG | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Minster School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Good
  2. Nov 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: Minster School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Minster School

What is The Minster School's Ofsted rating?
The Minster School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Minster School's latest exam results?
The Minster School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Minster School located?
The Minster School is a secondary school in Southwell, Nottinghamshire (NG25 0LG).
How many pupils attend The Minster School?
The Minster School has around 1,618 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Minster School with other schools?
View The Minster School'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 Nottinghamshire.