New College students make the most of ‘Peer Mentoring’ opportunity and reap...
New College Pontefract is in its third year of a developed mentoring programme, pairing students to improve their academic performance while raising aspirations for the future. Peer Mentoring here is...
View ArticleNew College students quiz candidates in climate change husting
New College Pontefract recently hosted a hustings for candidates to become Pontefract’s next MP. Participants joined in a question and answer session with students, followed by a debate on current...
View ArticleCOVID-19 – College Closure
19 March 2020 COVID-19: College Closure Dear Parents/Carers and Students Following on from my last update, I’m writing to let you know that we have now been instructed to close the College after this...
View ArticleBus Pass Refund Information
Any bus money is non-refundable as of the end of October. In order to support our bus companies in these difficult times and ensure they can continue to pay their staff we are still paying for these...
View ArticleBursary Update
Dear Parent/Carer/Student We are unfortunately unable to process any new claims for the College bursary for the current 2019/20 academic year. The amount of funds we are provided with from the ESFA...
View ArticleNew College top college in Wakefield for student progress
New College Pontefract once again ranked as the top college in Wakefield for student progress. The release of the latest figures from the Department for Education (DfE) once again shows New College’s...
View ArticleQueries about GCSE results / conditional offers / course choice / enrolment
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View ArticleUpdate for Year 11 students – 02/04/20
Click on the letter for information regarding Summer Independent Learning, students awaiting interviews and enrolment/course choices: Click to open the full letter
View ArticleNew College Pontefract ranked third best sixth form college in the country...
The release of data by the DfE’s Education and Skills Funding Agency has revealed that New College Pontefract has been ranked as the third best sixth form college in the county for achievement. The...
View ArticleNew College students receive offers from Oxbridge
New College Pontefract has once again seen a healthy number of students gain offers from Oxbridge, with five students receiving the offer of a place to study at one of the two elite universities....
View ArticleNew College teacher nominated for Oxford University Inspirational Teacher award
New College teacher, Mark Anderson, has received a nomination for a University of Oxford Inspirational Teachers Award. The University’s Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach Office runs the annual...
View ArticleNew College achieves excellent results in the midst of unprecedented...
Students from New College Pontefract have continued their record of excellent outcomes, despite the difficulties of working with a controversial assessment system. This year’s cohort achieved an...
View ArticleStatement Regarding A-Level Centre Assessment Grades
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View ArticleNew College’s Leadership Team win a National Teaching Award
New College Pontefract’s senior team have won a silver Pearson National Teaching Award for FE Team of the Year. The award reflects the success that the leadership team have had over the past five...
View ArticleCollection of Exam Certificates
IMPORTANT: Collection of Exam Certificates Uncollected Certificates– Please collect from NC Pontefract Reception We also are still holding certificates from 2015-2016, 2016 – 2017, 2017-2018 and...
View ArticleEfforts from New College work experience students benefit over 300 local care...
Over the last six months, everybody has had to adapt the way we live due to current circumstances. Despite this, the testing times did not stop our students making a positive contribution to the local...
View ArticleNew College Pontefract hosts its first “virtual” Open Evening on November 18th
New College Pontefract will be running a live “virtual” Open Evening on November 18th from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. The event will include presentations and live Q&A sessions with every subject area, as...
View ArticleNew College Pontefract wins double at the 2020 TES FE Awards
We are delighted to have been named as SIXTH FORM COLLEGE OF THE YEAR and OVERALL FE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR at the 2020 TES FE Awards!! We are beyond proud of all of our amazing students and staff!...
View ArticleNew College Pontefract is the country’s top post-16 further education provider
New College Pontefract has won the country’s highest award for its sector, claiming the title of Sixth Form College of the Year and Overall FE Provider of the Year, at the TES FE Awards this month....
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