Minsthorpe Community College

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2UJOpen in maps

Minsthorpe Community College is a secondary school in Pontefract for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 16th of 18 secondary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 March 2014, report published 1 April 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

250 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.3

41.3, 4.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths36.4%

36.4%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths53.6%

53.6%, 11.2 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc8.4%

8.4%, 32.1 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.39

3.39, 0.7 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

29 students

Average point score per A level entry24.49

24.49, 10.51 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade D+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,609 pupils on roll, with places for 1,755

Eligible for free school meals33.5%

33.5%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.8%

9.8%, 11.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support32.3%

32.3%, 17.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.3%

4.3%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Minsthorpe Community College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Outwood Academy Hemsworth3 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 41.0
Ackworth School4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 33.9
Campsmount Academy5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.5
Outwood Academy Shafton5 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 42.0
Outwood Academy Adwick5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
MINSTHORPE ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Mark Gilmore
Phone
01977657600
Website
minsthorpe.cc
Address
Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2UJ
Local authority
Wakefield
URN
137011

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.