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Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College
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- North Elmsall WF9 2UJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: High standards of behaviour have led to reduced exclusions this year.
Academic Progress: Pupils' progress in science is improving, but SEN pupils need to make better progress.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive professional support, training, and coaching from leaders.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure assessments are accurate through collaborations.
Strengths and Challenges: Weaknesses in teaching are quickly identified and addressed effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents reported overwhelmingly positive views on pastoral support and care.
Communication: Parents are happy with the guidance provided about future pathway choices.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very satisfied with the school's quality of pastoral support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors hold leaders to account effectively for necessary improvements.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on assessing accuracy and improving teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School leaders deal with bullying quickly and effectively; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective and staff are well trained.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are enthusiastic learners and show respect towards teachers and peers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Progress of SEN pupils is improving but still needs work.
Subjects Offered: Subjects inspected include English, mathematics, science, modern foreign languages, history, geography, computing, health and social care, and music.
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Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1580 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All of the students and community members at Minsthorpe Community College are dedicated to lifelong learning. Striking for full participation of all students who have reached Year 11 in Post-16 education and training is an essential component of this commitment. With high success rates, we offer a wide variety of academic, vocational, and occupational courses. Course leaders for Post 16 subjects are members of well-known staff who have already assisted and directed students through GCSEs. Our facilities are excellent and on par with those of any other school or college. They include a sports and fitness centre, a library learning centre, and a recently updated post-16 study centre. They also include a common room that was recently renovated with upgraded ICT capabilities and a kitchenette. All young people have access to non-qualifying enrichment activities at Key Stage 5, which broadens their experience. To apply to study at Minsthorpe Post 16 please contact Mr Dowey by calling 01977 657600 or emailing [email protected]. The enrollment of Minsthorpe Community College is around 1500. About 220 of these are post-secondary students. The College mostly offers Level 3 courses at BTEC Certificate, Diploma, and A Level, but also offers Level 1, 2, and pre-apprenticeship programmes. Currently, around 75% of students continue on to further education (steady increase over the last 5 years). A large number of our students are eligible for the Bursary, and the local area is one of relative social and economic deprivation (low Higher Education up-take with lots of involvement in widening participation work locally), with many families having been part of the ex-mining community. Re-generation is a top goal locally, and many of our applicants for higher education will be the first members of their family to attend college.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 98% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.50% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 41.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.31 | 2.84 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 293 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 46.7% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.58 | 3.18 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.19% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 3 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 1 | 46.97% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 8 | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 3 | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.48 | 3.07 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 1 | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 2 | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 13 | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 4 | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 271 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.44% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 41.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 16.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 265 | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.11% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.87 | 28.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25 | 26.79 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.50% | 11.49% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 74 | 270 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 32% | 47% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 9.7% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 23.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 20% | 15.4% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.85 | 32.26 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.21 | 31.05 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 38.5% | 17.75% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 94 | 353 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 52.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5.4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 22.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 16.2% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.96 2 | 25.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.67 4 | 24.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 8.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 104 | 428 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 44.75% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 11% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 24.38% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 17.25% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.88 5 | 24.63 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.38 2 | 24.6 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.8% | 9.6% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 60.63% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 10.38% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 23.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 11% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.91 | 25.35 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.57 | 27.66 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 12.25% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 30 | 48.86% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 10.86% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 22.29% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.29% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College
Local authority ratio 21 : 1