Minsthorpe Community College
URN: 137011 • Pontefract WF9 2UJ
Overview
- Name
- Minsthorpe Community College
- URN
- 137011
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MINSTHORPE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Gilmore/ Rachael Merritt (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01977657600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Minsthorpe Lane, Pontefract WF9 2UJ
Summary
Minsthorpe Community College is a mixed secondary academy located in Pontefract, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 1,575 students and a capacity of 1,755. The college is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are motivated to engage in their education. The leadership, comprising Joint Principals Mr. Mark Gilmore and Mrs. Rachael Merritt, emphasises core values of motivation, commitment, and care, aiming to create a community where every student feels valued and encouraged to excel.
The college offers a broad curriculum alongside a variety of extra-curricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. Minsthorpe Community College prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring that support is readily available through dedicated staff who are committed to nurturing each child's individual talents and interests.
For parents considering admission for their children, applications for Year 7 for September 2025 must be submitted online by the deadline of 31 October 2024. The college encourages timely applications to secure a place, reflecting its commitment to community engagement and educational excellence.
The college offers a broad curriculum alongside a variety of extra-curricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. Minsthorpe Community College prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring that support is readily available through dedicated staff who are committed to nurturing each child's individual talents and interests.
For parents considering admission for their children, applications for Year 7 for September 2025 must be submitted online by the deadline of 31 October 2024. The college encourages timely applications to secure a place, reflecting its commitment to community engagement and educational excellence.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- 27 Feb 2025MCC Presents The Wizard of Oz (sen)
- 07 Mar 2024MCC Presents Addams Family (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Skip to content ↓ (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Statutory Policies and Publications (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MINSTHORPE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1755
- Pupils
- 1575
- Boys
- 786
- Girls
- 789
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1575 | 786 | 789 | 1755 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1580 | 796 | 784 | 1755 | 29.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1588 | 784 | 804 | 1755 | 25.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1588 | 784 | 804 | 1755 | 25.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1601 | 804 | 797 | 1755 | 22.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1540 | 783 | 757 | 1755 | 19.60 |
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