Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College
URN: 108282 • Pontefract WF9 2UJ
Overview
- Name
- Minsthorpe Community College, A Specialist Science College
- URN
- 108282
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Gregory (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Minsthorpe Lane, Pontefract WF9 2UJ
Summary
Minsthorpe Community College, located in Pontefract, is a mixed secondary school with a capacity of 1,755 students. As a Specialist Science College, it emphasises a strong curriculum in the sciences while also providing a well-rounded education across various subjects. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
The college is committed to inclusivity and community engagement, ensuring that all students have access to quality education and support services. With a focus on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, Minsthorpe prepares students for future challenges, whether in further education or the workforce.
Parents can expect a collaborative atmosphere, where the school works closely with families to support students' educational journeys. The college's ethos centres on respect, responsibility, and resilience, promoting a positive school culture that encourages student participation and personal growth.
The college is committed to inclusivity and community engagement, ensuring that all students have access to quality education and support services. With a focus on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, Minsthorpe prepares students for future challenges, whether in further education or the workforce.
Parents can expect a collaborative atmosphere, where the school works closely with families to support students' educational journeys. The college's ethos centres on respect, responsibility, and resilience, promoting a positive school culture that encourages student participation and personal growth.
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1755
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1755 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1755 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1755 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1755 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1755 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1755 |
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