<![CDATA[The Minster School News Feed - News]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D1378%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 9 Jan 2026 22:39:36 GMT Fri, 9 Jan 2026 22:39:36 GMT <![CDATA[ School Open - Friday 9 January ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=343 Dear parents and carers,

School is open today for students who are able to make it in safely. We are aware that there is some snow in the area, so please use your judgement when travelling.

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 22:36:51 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=343 <![CDATA[ Study Skills Parents Event - Cancelled ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=342 Dear Parents and Carers,

Due to the severe weather warning in place for this evening, which is likely to make travel conditions difficult and potentially unsafe for both parents and staff, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Study Skills Parents Event scheduled for this evening.

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 06:47:07 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=342 <![CDATA[ Head's Update December 2025 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=341 End of Term message from the Head Teacher ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:11:55 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=341 <![CDATA[ Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=340 The Minster School Ranked 4th among East Midlands Comprehensive Schools in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:37:11 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=340 <![CDATA[ Southwell Food Hub ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=339 Please see below for information about Southwell Food Hub.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:02:50 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=339 <![CDATA[ Year 5 & 6 Open Event ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=338 It was fantastic to welcome so many prospective students and their families to our Year 5 & 6 Open Event this evening.

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 22:39:17 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=338 <![CDATA[ EDI Group Lead Act of Worship ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=337 A great start to this week's Acts of Worship! Members of our EDI group delivered a hard-hitting and poignant assembly on Black History Month! Thanks, and well done everyone!

]]> Mon, 6 Oct 2025 20:46:07 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=337 <![CDATA[ School Open - Friday 3rd October ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=336 Following the school closure on the afternoon of Thursday 2nd October 2025, school will be open as usual on Friday 3rd October. 

]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 11:47:25 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=336 <![CDATA[ School Closure - 2nd October 2025 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=335 Please be aware, The Minster School will be closed from midday today (Thursday 2nd October 2025). 

]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 11:48:20 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=335 <![CDATA[ Black History Month ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=334 Today sees the start of Black History Month!

]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2025 14:19:44 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=334 <![CDATA[ Sixth Form Open Event ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=333 On Thursday 6th November we will be holding our Post 16 Evening. We are delighted to welcome prospective parents/carers and students to this event, enabling visitors to find out more about our Sixth Form offer for students as they move into post-16 education.

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 22:39:36 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=333 <![CDATA[ Year 5 & 6 Open Event ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=332 We warmly invite prospective parent/carers and students to join us at our Year 5-6 Open Event on Thursday 9th October.

]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 21:33:07 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=332 <![CDATA[ Head's Update August 2025 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=331 Summer video update from Mr Chaloner. Including staff farewells, summer exams results, site works and students return to school.

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:29:40 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=331 <![CDATA[ GCSE Results - 2025 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=330 The Minster School is proud to celebrate another year of outstanding academic achievement, as 85% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and Maths in their GCSEs. An incredible 30% of all grades awarded were a grade 7 or above—equivalent to a grade A or higher in the previous grading system—highlighting the exceptional performance of our students across a wide range of subjects.

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:01:57 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=330 <![CDATA[ A Level Results - 2025 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=329 The Minster School Celebrates 2025 A Level Results

The Minster School, Southwell, is celebrating another year of exceptional A Level success, with results that reflect the hard work, resilience, and ambition of its students. Early indications suggest that the strength of this year’s outcomes will match the school’s exceptional performance in 2024, when it achieved one of the highest value‑added scores in the county. The average grade achieved this year was a B, underscoring the consistently high academic standards across the cohort.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:48:51 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=329 <![CDATA[ Head's Update May 2025 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=328 Head Teacher's Update May 2025 ]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 15:50:55 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=328 <![CDATA[ April 2025 Head's Update ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=327 Head Teacher's update to parents and carers. Covering return to school, equipment, uniform, revision and toilet renovations. ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:11:45 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=327 <![CDATA[ Parent Governor Election Outcome - April 2025 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=326 Following the Parent Governor Election, which closed on Tuesday 1st April at 10am, we are pleased to announce that Matthew Phillips has been elected by the parents to the school’s Local Governing Body as Parent Governor. 

]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 14:00:43 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=326 <![CDATA[ Parent Governor Election - March 2025 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=325 We have received three nominations for the position of Parent Governor.  As there is only one vacancy, an election has been called. 

]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2025 14:35:17 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=325 <![CDATA[ WORKS - Edition 84 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=324 Our latest edition of WORKS is available to view here:

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:19:49 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=324 <![CDATA[ Parent/Governor Vacancy ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=323 The governing body of The Minster School has one parent governor vacancy and wishes to appoint a parent who has a child/ren at the school.  Please see all relevant documents below.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:44:10 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=323 <![CDATA[ WORKS - Edition 83 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=321 The latest edition of our WORKS newsletter has just been published. 

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:27:47 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=321 <![CDATA[ Head Teacher Update ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=320 An end of term update including highlights, success in Parent Power 2025 schools of the year and home/school communications ]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:33:48 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=320 <![CDATA[ The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=319 This morning, The Sunday Times published their Parent Power Guide 2025, which recognises the UK’s highest-achieving primary and secondary schools. We are incredibly proud to announce that The Minster School has been listed as one of the top ten comprehensive secondary schools in the East Midlands.

]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 15:28:23 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=319 <![CDATA[ Junior School Open Afternoon ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=318 The Minster Junior School will be holding our Open Afternoon on Thursday 5th December. 

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:59:19 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=318 <![CDATA[ Post 16 Open Evening ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=317 Post 16 Open Evening is on Wednesday 6th November from 6pm to 8pm.

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:58:09 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=317 <![CDATA[ Key Dates & Information Evening Presentations - 2024-2025 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=316 Following on from our recent parent information evenings, please find a link to documentation discussed at the event.

]]> Mon, 9 Sep 2024 09:44:19 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=316 <![CDATA[ Year 5 and 6 Open Evening ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=315 It is my pleasure to invite you to our Year 5 and 6 Open Evening on Thursday 10 October 2024. The school is open from 6.00pm to 8.00pm and you are welcome to visit us at any time during this period.  This is our opportunity to share with you the range of experiences and high quality education provided to those who study here at The Minster School.

]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:56:10 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=315 <![CDATA[ Summer Update ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=314 Summer update from the Head Teacher ]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:28:02 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=314 <![CDATA[ GCSE Results Day 2024 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=313 The Minster School, Southwell Celebrating Students’ GCSE Results

]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:02:38 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=313 <![CDATA[ A Level Results Day ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=312 The Minster School in Southwell is proud to announce students’ fantastic achievements on A level results day. With 25% of all grades at A and A*, an impressive 84% of grades at C or above, and an overall average grade of a B, our students have demonstrated exceptional academic excellence. 

]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:15:52 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=312 <![CDATA[ Open Event ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=311 Open Event – Thursday 10th October 2024

We are holding an Open Evening for all students in Year 5 & Year 6 wishing to apply for a place to study with us from Year 7.
Presentations by our Head Teacher will take place during the evening – For more information please use the link here https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/openevent


Bookings are available from 4th September 2024

]]> Wed, 4 Sep 2024 12:22:40 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=311 <![CDATA[ Parent Governor Election Update - Successful candidate ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=309 Following the Parent Governor Election which closed on Monday 8th July at 10am, we are pleased to announce that Mr Mike Johnson joins the schools Governing body as Parent Governor.

]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:31:12 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=309 <![CDATA[ SIAMS Report ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=310 SIAMS Report for The Minster School: A Celebration of Our Values and Achievements

]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2024 13:17:56 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=310 <![CDATA[ Celebrating Success: Ofsted Report ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=307 Celebrating Success: Ofsted Report ]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:44:56 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=307 <![CDATA[ School Closure - Friday 20th October 2023 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=306 Please note, The Minster School is closed, Friday 20th October 2023, due to adverse weather and flooding. 

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:21:16 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=306 <![CDATA[ Open Event Information ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=305 A big thank you to everyone who attended our Open Event on Thursday 5th October 2023. Further information about our event can be found here. 

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:06 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=305 <![CDATA[ Welcome Presentations - September 2023 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=304 Many thanks to those who attended our 'Welcome Presentation' events last week. 

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:44:06 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=304 <![CDATA[ Open Event - Thursday 5th October 2023 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=303 It is my pleasure to invite you to our Year 5 and 6 Open Evening on Thursday 5 October 2023. The school is open from 6.00pm to 8.00pm and you are welcome to visit us at any time during this period. This is our opportunity to share with you the range of experiences and high quality education provided to those who study here at The Minster School. 

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 14:56:36 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=303 <![CDATA[ Head's Summer Update ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=302 Summer update regarding exam results, staffing changes, start of the new term, uniform and parent information evenings. ]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:55:33 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=302 <![CDATA[ GCSE Results Day ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=301 Outstanding GCSE results for the students at The Minster School

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:55:53 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=301 <![CDATA[ A Level Results Day ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=300 The Minster School Celebrates Students’ Successes 

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:54:48 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=300 <![CDATA[ IT Updates ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=299 Over the summer break, The Minster School has upgraded its IT systems. As a part of this update, our website and email domain has changed to minsterschool.org.uk. 

]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 14:56:56 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=299 <![CDATA[ Head's End of Term Update ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=298 Update including uniform, parent information evenings and return to school timings in September

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:23:54 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=298 <![CDATA[ WORKS - Edition 77 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=297 Our latest edition of 'WORKS' can be found by following the link in this article. This edition of our school newsletter contains a number of updates on recent school activities, notices and achievements. 

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 22:00:40 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=297 <![CDATA[ Industrial Action 27th April and 2nd May ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=296 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:46:56 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=296 <![CDATA[ Industrial Action - 15th and 16th March ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=293 Plans for Industrial Action 15th and 16th March ]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2023 16:52:39 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=293 <![CDATA[ School Update 3rd March 2023 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=292 Updates re first aid, mental health support, year 8 lunch, 10 minute detentions and Satchel One ]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2023 16:36:31 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=292 <![CDATA[ Unplugged 2023 ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=291 Unplugged - Thursday 9th March 2023, 7pm

The Minster School Recital Room

We are pleased to invite you to an evening of contemporary acoustic music with musicians from The Minster School performing original songs and creative covers.

]]> Wed, 1 Mar 2023 09:48:33 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=291 <![CDATA[ 1st March - Industrial Action ]]> https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=290 1st March - partial closure to years 8, 9 and 10. ]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:13:24 GMT https://www.minsterschool.org.uk/news/?pid=1378&nid=1&storyid=290