Minsthorpe Community College vs Outwood Academy Hemsworth
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minsthorpe Community College
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,609 students
Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,101 students
| Measure | Minsthorpe Community College Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Hemsworth Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #262 of 366 | #277 of 366 |
| National rank | #2934 of 4,090 | #3074 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,609 | 1,101 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,609 | 1,101 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 43.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | 40% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.6% | 62.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 3.73 |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | 21.7 |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | minsthorpe.cc | www.hemsworth.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Minsthorpe Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.6 vs 27.8).
- •Minsthorpe Community College is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 1,101.
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 Minsthorpe Community College better than Outwood Academy Hemsworth?
On the Success Index (England), Minsthorpe Community College ranks higher (30.6 vs 27.8 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 Minsthorpe Community College and Outwood Academy Hemsworth?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Minsthorpe Community College: 1,609. Outwood Academy Hemsworth: 1,101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Minsthorpe Community College and Outwood Academy Hemsworth rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Minsthorpe Community College is 262nd of 366 and Outwood Academy Hemsworth is 277th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).