Ash Grove Primary Academy vs Minsthorpe Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 474 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Grove Primary Academy
PONTEFRACT · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
Minsthorpe Community College
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,609 students
| Measure | Ash Grove Primary Academy PONTEFRACT, Yorkshire and the Humber | Minsthorpe Community College Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1381 of 1,636 | #262 of 366 |
| National rank | #13742 of 15,697 | #2934 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 265 | 1,609 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 1,609 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.1% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.5 |
| town | PONTEFRACT | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | ashgrove.inspirepartnership.org.uk/ | minsthorpe.cc |
The verdict
- •Minsthorpe Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.6 vs 21.5).
- •Minsthorpe Community College is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 265.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ash Grove Primary Academy better than Minsthorpe Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Minsthorpe Community College ranks higher (30.6 vs 21.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ash Grove Primary Academy and Minsthorpe Community College?
About 474 m in a straight line, between PONTEFRACT and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Grove Primary Academy: 265. Minsthorpe Community College: 1,609. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Grove Primary Academy and Minsthorpe Community College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ash Grove Primary Academy is 1381st of 1,636 and Minsthorpe Community College is 262nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).