New College Pontefract, based in Pontefract, provides 16 plus education, serving pupils aged 16 to 99. The school is a further education and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
New College Pontefract currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Park Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4QR |
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| School Type: | Further education |
| Education phase: | 16 plus |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Pauline Hagen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 130550 |
| Age Range: | 16 - 99 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Halfpenny Lane , WF8 4BW | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Halfpenny Lane , WF8 4BW | - not rated | 481 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newgate , WF8 4AA | - not rated | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract Newgate , WF8 4AA | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles CofE (VA) J&I Pontefract Skinner Lane , WF8 1HG | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Technology College: With Physical Disability Resource Pontefract Road , Purston WF7 5AJ | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 0 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Leas School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Translink Plus (Pontefract Young Peoples Centre) Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.