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The Minster School

Academy converter · Southwell · NG25 0LG

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Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age range

Ages 7–18

Pupils

1,616

Local authority

Nottinghamshire

Age range

Ages 7–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (middle deemed secondary), Ages 7–18, in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, 1,616 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 10.6%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Southwell.

Open schools in Southwell
4
Middle deemed secondary schools in Southwell
1
Academies among open schools in Southwell
100% (4)
Open schools in NG25
4
Middle deemed secondary in NG25
1
Open schools in Nottinghamshire LA
371
Middle deemed secondary in Nottinghamshire LA
1

Nearby middle deemed secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Age range
7–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
145643

Location

Address
Nottingham Road
Postcode
NG25 0LG
Town
Southwell
County
Nottinghamshire
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
District
Newark and Sherwood
Constituency
Newark
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,616
Boys / girls
778 / 838
School capacity
1,651
Capacity fill
1,616 / 1,651 (98%)
Free school meals
10.6%
FSM pupils
133
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Southwell
Governance
Academy trust: MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
Academy trust
MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION

Contact

Headteacher
Mr B Chaloner
Telephone
01636814000
Website
http://www.minsterschool.org.uk

Official links

Ofsted

Latest inspection outcomes from Ofsted monthly management information. Report-card grades use the current framework where published; older OEIF grades are shown when that is the latest graded inspection.

Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-11-21

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results from DfE school and college performance tables. Figures are not rankings — suppressed or unavailable values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Attainment 8
51.6
Progress 8
0.3
English & maths grade 5+
57%
English & maths grade 4+
80%
EBacc entry
53%
EBacc APS
4.6

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)
100%
Higher standard (RWM)
57%
Avg scaled score — reading
112.0
Avg scaled score — maths
114.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
111.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Pupil absence rates from DfE pupil absence in schools in England. Persistent absence means 10% or more of sessions missed; severe absence means 50% or more. Lower figures are better.

Academic year 2023/24

Overall absence

6.8%

Persistent absence

15.6%

Unauthorised

1.6%

Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.6%
Enrolments in measure
1,281

Recent years

2022/23
Overall 7.2% · Persistent 17.3%
2021/22
Overall 8.0% · Persistent 19.8%

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England