Minsthorpe Community College
Academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1609 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1755 |
| Free school meals | 34.10% |
| Trust or sponsor | MINSTHORPE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Address | Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2UJ |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://minsthorpe.cc |
| Telephone | 01977657600 |
| URN | 137011 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 8 November 2023, outcome: School remains Good.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
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- Astrea Academy Dearne (secondary school, about 8.2 km)
- Ark Carleton High School (secondary school, about 8.4 km)
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- Ark The King's School (secondary school, about 9.4 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.