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New College Pontefract

State school · Pontefract, WF8 4QR
  • Sixth form
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 16-19

Overview & data

Local authority
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Vicky Marks

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
63%
LA avg.
57%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • VRQ

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Contact the school

Address

Park Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4QR
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Telephone: 01977 702139

Email: info@ncpontefract.ac.uk

Website: https://www.ncpontefract.ac.uk

Local authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

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School data & information New College Pontefract Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
37.67
LA avg.
34.95
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE AS level 1 E
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 8 A
Law GCE AS level 1 E
Spanish GCE A level 22 A
Sociology GCE A level 134 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 37 B
Psychology GCE A level 212 B
Physics GCE A level 73 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 49 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 57 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 18 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 239 A
Law GCE A level 159 B
History GCE A level 101 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 41 B
Geology GCE A level 13 B
Geography GCE A level 90 B
French GCE A level 6 B
Film Studies GCE A level 33 B
English Literature GCE A level 84 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 25 B
English Language GCE A level 76 B
Economics GCE A level 80 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 15 C
Dance GCE A level 12 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 36 B
Chemistry GCE A level 129 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 152 B
Biology GCE A level 193 B
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 35 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 61 A
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 56 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 61 A
Accounting / Finance GCE A level 54 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 13 exit

SEN overview

New College Pontefract is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities can be provided with a range of support, including: learning mentors; one to one tuition; in-class support; special equipment; adaptations to the building and specialist dyslexia and language tuition.

An important feature of the support is that it is negotiated with the student, usually as part of their induction to the college.

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

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