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New College, Pontefract

Field	Value
name	New College
logo	New_College_Pontefract_Logo.png
image	New College, Pontefract (geograph 2628049).jpg
coordinates
motto	Enjoy, Succeed, Progress
established	1987
type	Sixth Form College
trust	New Collaborative Learning Trust
head_label	Principal
head	Vicky Marks
address	Park Lane
city	Pontefract
county	West Yorkshire
country	England
postcode	WF8 4QR
ofsted	yes
enrolment	2500 (approx)
lower_age	16
upper_age	19
website	http://www.ncpontefract.ac.uk/

New College is a coeducational, sixth form college in Pontefract in West Yorkshire, England. It acquired academy status in 2017, forming a trust to open colleges in other areas, called the New Collaborative Learning Trust. At its Ofsted inspection in 2014 it was rated outstanding. In 2023 it was again rated outstanding.

History

The school on the site was originally built in the Victorian era as a slaughter house before being demolished, later it became the Pontefract Girls' High School, before finally opening as the college in 1987. In 1987 it became north east Wakefield's sixth form college known as NEW college. Previously the Motto of the college was nos excellentia per nostrum discipulus primoris ('We achieve excellence by putting our students first').

The college is now part of an academies trust named the New Collaborative Learning Trust. The CEO, Richard Fletcher, was previously the Principal at the college.

Academics

In the academic year 2013–14 NEW College Pontefract was Ofsted Outstanding, with inspectors highlighting their heightened success rates, the development of students skills, regular rigorous assessment, and a successful management that create a culture of high expectations. They were encouraged to continue with high standards, and introduce more opportunities to look at the world of work.

On 16 May 2023, the college was once again graded Ofsted Outstanding with The quality of education, Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development, Leadership and management, Education programmes for young people, and Provision for learners with high needs all graded as Outstanding.

In September 2016 a new New College Doncaster was opened by the NCLT with New College Bradford opened in September 2019.

In October 2020 it won the sixth-form college of the year at the Tes FE Awards 2020, achieving top in the country. The college was praised for its 100% pass rate and high grades making up 60% at A-level and 90% in BTEC courses. It was also praised by the judges for its employability training and training for progression to higher education, and its wide range on extracurricular and supercurricular activities.

Notable alumni

Tim Bresnan – England international cricketer.
Tom Briscoe – Rugby league player for Super League side Leeds Rhinos, who graduated in 2008
Rich Johnston – Cartoonist, writer and journalist.
Gill Isles – TV producer.
Ryan Hall – Rugby League player for Super League side Leeds Rhinos
Cameron Smith – Rugby League player for Super League side Leeds Rhinos

References

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