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The Minster School

Nottingham Road, Southwell, NG25 0LG

Academy converter · Ages 7–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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55.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

55.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2357.346.4
2023/2451.646.4
2024/2555.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.310.00
2023/24+0.300.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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