Minster School
URN: 122898 • Southwell NG25 0LG
Overview
- Name
- Minster School
- URN
- 122898
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- M J Parris (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Nottingham Road, Southwell NG25 0LG
Summary
The Minster School, located in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, is a mixed voluntary aided school with a current enrollment of 1,570 students. As a Church of England Academy, it emphasizes a strong foundation in Christian principles while being inclusive of all faiths. The school aims to provide a balanced education that fosters academic excellence alongside moral and personal development, encapsulated in its motto, “Succeeding Together.”
The curriculum is designed to cater to a diverse range of students, including a Post-16 provision for up to 400 learners and a Junior School for musically talented pupils. The Minster School is also a member of the Minster Trust for Education and plays a pivotal role in educational initiatives, such as the East Midlands East Maths Hub and various teacher training programmes.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with strong ties to Southwell Minster enriching the educational experience. The Minster School prioritizes pastoral care and co-curricular activities, ensuring that each student is supported in their growth and development as they prepare for the future.
The curriculum is designed to cater to a diverse range of students, including a Post-16 provision for up to 400 learners and a Junior School for musically talented pupils. The Minster School is also a member of the Minster Trust for Education and plays a pivotal role in educational initiatives, such as the East Midlands East Maths Hub and various teacher training programmes.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with strong ties to Southwell Minster enriching the educational experience. The Minster School prioritizes pastoral care and co-curricular activities, ensuring that each student is supported in their growth and development as they prepare for the future.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- The Minster School (56.2)
Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1541
- Pupils
- 1570
- Boys
- 758
- Girls
- 812
- FSM %
- 3.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2011-11-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1570 | 758 | 812 | 1541 | 3.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1570 | 758 | 812 | 1541 | 3.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1570 | 758 | 812 | 1541 | 3.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1570 | 758 | 812 | 1541 | 3.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1570 | 758 | 812 | 1541 | 3.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1570 | 758 | 812 | 1541 | 3.90 |
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