Minsthorpe Community College vs Waltham Toll Bar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 80 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
Waltham Toll Bar Academy
Grimsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,611 students
| Measure | Minsthorpe Community College Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Waltham Toll Bar Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #262 of 366 | #139 of 366 |
| National rank | #2934 of 4,090 | #1701 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,609 | 1,611 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,609 | 1,611 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 68.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | 45.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.6% | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | 29.9 |
| town | Pontefract | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | minsthorpe.cc | www.walthamtollbaracademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Waltham Toll Bar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 30.6).
- •Waltham Toll Bar Academy is the larger school with 1,611 students compared with 1,609.
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 Waltham Toll Bar Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Waltham Toll Bar Academy ranks higher (55.3 vs 30.6 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 Waltham Toll Bar Academy?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Minsthorpe Community College: 1,609. Waltham Toll Bar Academy: 1,611. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Minsthorpe Community College and Waltham Toll Bar Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Minsthorpe Community College is 262nd of 366 and Waltham Toll Bar Academy is 139th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).