The Minster School is a middle deemed secondary school in Southwell, serving pupils aged 7 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Minster School currently has around 1618 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Nottingham Road, Southwell, NG25 0LG |
| Website: | http://www.minsterschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01636814000 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Middle deemed secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr B Chaloner |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 145643 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1651 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1618 |
| Number of Boys: | 775 |
| Number of Girls: | 843 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.40% | 1414 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 60 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 40 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 15 |
| African | 0.80% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 13 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School Westgate , NG25 0LD | - not rated | 398 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School Westgate , NG25 0LD | - not rated | 398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowe's Wong Infant School Queen Street , NG25 0AA | - not rated | 817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowe's Wong Infant School Queen Street , NG25 0AA | 2out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowe's Wong Anglican Methodist Junior School Queen Street , NG25 0AA | - not rated | 817 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minster School Nottingham Road , NG25 0LG | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster School Nottingham Road , NG25 0LG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenhurst College Nottingham Road , NG25 0QF | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.