New College Pontefract
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About New College Pontefract
New College Pontefract is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 16 to 19.
the school is led by headteacher Vicky Marks Chelsea Branson, it falls under Wakefield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of B-.
On-site facilities at New College Pontefract include Library, Science Labs, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Sixth Form Centre, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Badminton, Rounders, Athletics and 5 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Gardening, Debate and 5 more.
For families exploring secondary schools in Wakefield, New College Pontefract is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Lane, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 4QR |
| Headteacher | Vicky Marks Chelsea Branson |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| School Capacity | 2,900 |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
GCSE Results
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
41.4
'22/23
38.0
'23/24
37.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2358%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 1212 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
18%
Russell Group
21%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)58%
- Employment21%
- Apprenticeship8%
- Not sustained6%
- Other education3%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics239
- Psychology212
- Biology193
- Law159
- Business Studies:Single152
- Sociology134
- Chemistry129
- History101
- Geography90
- English Literature84
- Economics80
- English Language76
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
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Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
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Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
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Contact Information
Park Lane, Pontefract
Wakefield, WF8 4QR
Park Lane, Pontefract
Wakefield, WF8 4QR
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