The Minster School
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Attainment 8 of 55.9 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 55.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 83%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.30
- Confidence interval:
- [0.11, 0.49]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 244 | 55.9 | — | 82.8% | 52.9% | 5.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 232 | 51.6 | +0.30 | 75.0% | 53.4% | 4.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 244 | 57.3 | +0.31 | 83.0% | 42.0% | 5.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 243 | 58.3 | +0.38 | 85.0% | 48.0% | 5.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Nottinghamshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 145643 |
| Local authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Middle deemed secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-18 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher B Chaloner |
| Trust | MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | NG25 0LG |
| Latest pupils | 244 |
| FSM eligible | 9.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Nottingham Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0LG
http://www.minsterschool.org.ukView local authority page1636814000| DfE number | 4669 |
| UKPRN | 10081959 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 21 Dec 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |