How many pupils does The Minster School have?

The Minster School has 1,618 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Minster School's Ofsted rating?

The Minster School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023).

How does The Minster School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Minster School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.5 in 2025/26.

How does The Minster School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

100% of pupils at The Minster School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Minster School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Minster School is part of MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION.

Where is The Minster School?

The Minster School is located at Nottingham Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0LG.

The Minster School

Nottingham Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0LG

Good

Inspected 21 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

55.5

Attainment 8

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

7–18

Ages

1,618

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Minster School

The Minster School is an academy converter in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 7–18. It has 1,618 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Nottinghamshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Age Range: Ages 7–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,618 / 1,651 (98%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

9.3%

Free school meals

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

5.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

158 students

22.2%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

75%

To higher education

42%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

92%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

14.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

92.69

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

17.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

23.77

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

£50,816

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,977 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.1% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,622

Spend per pupil

£7,962

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Nottingham Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0LG
Phone: 01636814000
Head Teacher: B Chaloner
Website: http://www.minsterschool.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Minster School?: The Minster School is an academy converter in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 7–18.
How many pupils does The Minster School have?: The Minster School has 1,618 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Minster School's Ofsted rating?: The Minster School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023).
How does The Minster School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Minster School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.5 in 2025/26.
How does The Minster School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 100% of pupils at The Minster School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Minster School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Minster School is part of MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION.
Where is The Minster School?: The Minster School is located at Nottingham Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0LG.