SchoolScoresNew College Pontefract
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Park Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4QR
01977 702139 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
978 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 30% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 61% | 59% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 37.9 | 35.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
34 subjects, 2,461 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 246 | 15% | 48% | 40% |
| Psychology | 204 | 5% | 24% | 19% |
| Law | 166 | 10% | 27% | 17% |
| Business Studies:Single | 157 | 4% | 15% | 16% |
| Biology | 154 | 10% | 42% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 134 | 12% | 37% | 30% |
| Sociology | 122 | 8% | 29% | 20% |
| Geography | 105 | 6% | 18% | 23% |
| Physics | 104 | 11% | 30% | 31% |
| English Language | 100 | 0% | 18% | 13% |
| History | 100 | 9% | 36% | 23% |
| English Literature | 97 | 11% | 24% | 23% |
| Economics | 82 | 4% | 13% | 26% |
| Accounting / Finance | 71 | 1% | 23% | 15% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 68 | 13% | 38% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 62 | 19% | 47% | 32% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 58 | 3% | 17% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 57 | 4% | 19% | 36% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 57 | 5% | 25% | 24% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 47 | 2% | 13% | 17% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 44 | 0% | 27% | 14% |
| Government and Politics | 39 | 8% | 18% | 26% |
| English Language and Literature | 34 | 9% | 21% | 16% |
| Film Studies | 29 | 10% | 38% | 17% |
| Religious Studies | 29 | 3% | 24% | 22% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 23 | 43% | 87% | 59% |
| Geology | 18 | 6% | 17% | 25% |
| Spanish | 17 | 18% | 47% | 34% |
| French | 11 | 18% | 64% | 38% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 10 | 30% | 60% | 19% |
| Dance | 8 | 0% | 38% | 30% |
| Music | 6 | 33% | 33% | 29% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Polish, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
1,340 students in this year group.
91% — 11 points above the Wakefield average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 91% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 24% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 91% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
1,212 students in this year group.
64% — 12 points above the Wakefield average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 64% | 52% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 21% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 63% | 64% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wakefield.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 27.1%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 3.1%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 12.2%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Pontefract. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 9.3%* | 17.5% |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ark the King's School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Featherstone Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Wilfrid's Catholic High School and Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Carleton High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2017), improved significantly 2024 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Airedale Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Castleford Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is New College Pontefract's Ofsted rating?
New College Pontefract hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did New College Pontefract do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, B- was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144732.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.