The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy 16-19 converter
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Capacity
- 0%
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Marks Chelsea Branson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is New College Pontefract's Ofsted rating?
New College Pontefract was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does New College Pontefract take?
New College Pontefract caters for pupils aged 16 to 19. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is New College Pontefract?
New College Pontefract is in Pontefract, WF8 4QR, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New College Pontefract have a sixth form?
Yes, New College Pontefract has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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