New College Pontefract
New College Pontefract
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Details
Type
Academy Converter
Local Authority
Wakefield
Academy Trust
NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Head Teacher
Mrs Vicky Marks Chelsea Branson
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
June 2017
Reference Number
144732
Additional Provisions
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Class Sizes
Total Pupils
Cohort Sizes
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Pupil Ethnicities
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About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2021/22, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
1 inspection on record
- 2023Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Students with SEND engage fully and achieve well.
- Adaptive technology and specialist equipment are available.
Curriculum2- The curriculum is highly ambitious and well designed.
- Curriculum content is well sequenced to support student progress.
Leadership2- Leaders have a clear strategy and set high expectations.
- Leaders collaborate to share best practice across colleges.
Safeguarding2- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well implemented.
- Staff are well trained in safeguarding and identify concerns promptly.
Pupil Progress2- Students make sustained progress and meet demanding goals.
- Students achieve high grades and progress to higher education.
Teaching Quality2- Teachers provide specific feedback to support student improvement.
- Instructional coaches support teachers to improve their methods.
Personal Development2- Students participate in a wide range of enrichment activities.
- Students develop social responsibility through community projects.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Destinations
Where students go after finishing their studies
Destination data is not available for this school
Finances
2024/25
Income per Pupil (£)
In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £0 or £0 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.
Expenditure per Pupil (£)
In 2024/25 the in-year balance was £2,565,000 or £921 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.
About This Data
- •Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
- •Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
- •In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.
Contact Information
Address
Park LanePontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4QR
Phone
01977702139