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The Minster School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Minster School is a academy converter middle deemed secondary school in Southwell, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 7–18, with 1618 pupils, and a capacity of 1651 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–18

Age range

1,618

Pupils

1,651

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Minster School Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Minster School is managed by Nottinghamshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →

The Minster School — School Information

Full address
Nottingham Road, Southwell, NG25 0LG
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Middle deemed secondary
Age range
7–18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
9.2% of pupils
DfE URN
145643

Frequently Asked Questions — The Minster School

Is The Minster School oversubscribed?

The Minster School is operating close to its capacity of 1651 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Minster School?

The Minster School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Minster School cover?

The Minster School is a middle deemed secondary school in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 7–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Minster School?

The Minster School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.