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Minsthorpe Community College
Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract WF9 2UJ
Minsthorpe Community College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,580 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2014 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Admissions and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Destinations.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.

Provision for special educational needs
 Moderate learning difficulty  Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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