New College Pontefract

New College Pontefract has been inspected for the first time and has achieved an outstanding rating across all areas of evaluation. The college serves students aged 16 to 19 and is part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust. With a student body of 2,621, the college demonstrates effective leadership and management, offering a diverse curriculum that equips students for higher education or varied employment options. Notably, inclusivity and strong support systems for students with special educational needs contribute to the overall positive environment and student success.

Strengths

• Students demonstrate exemplary behavior and positive attitudes.
• High levels of attendance and support for students to catch up when needed.
• Ambitious and well-planned curriculum across a broad range of subjects.
• Effective support for students with SEND or high needs to engage fully.
• Extensive careers advice and work experience opportunities.
• Strong relationships between staff and students, fostering a supportive culture.
• High achievement rates for students, including those from families with no history of higher education.

In 2024–25 New College Pontefract received £6,325 and spent £6,051 for each of its 2,784 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,838,000 (£660 per pupil).

Across all 7 schools of New Collaborative Learning Trust, income was £7,407 and spending £7,525 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Pontefract · Wakefield local authority: places and applications

New College Pontefract is part of New Collaborative Learning Trust, which runs 9 schools. The nearest others:

• Thorpe Hesley Primary School Rotherham
• Wingfield Academy Rotherham
• Redscope Primary School Rotherham
• New College Doncaster Doncaster
• New College Bradford Bradford
• Brinsworth Academy Rotherham
• Dinnington High School Sheffield
• Anston Greenlands Primary School Sheffield

What is New College Pontefract's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for New College Pontefract is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.

When was New College Pontefract last inspected by Ofsted?

New College Pontefract was last inspected in July 2023.

What age range does New College Pontefract cover?

New College Pontefract for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is New College Pontefract?

New College Pontefract is at Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR.