New College Pontefract has been recognised by the Association for Physical Education, who have awarded the college an afPE Quality Mark with Distinction, for the college’s PE, sport and physical activity provision, marking the department out as one of the best in the country. The award, which the college also secured in 2017, lasts for
Read MoreNew 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. Shortlisted for Sixth Form College of the Year earlier in 2020, the college had to wait eight months to discover that it had beaten five
Read MoreWe 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! Overall FE provider of the yearNew College Pontefract New College Pontefract is one of the most
Read MoreCollege is currently closed to visitors and the Exams Staff are currently working from home – therefore is not possible to collect certificates until the college reopens 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 2018-2019. We have
Read MoreNew 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 years, with the expansion of the college, the creation of two sister colleges and the consistent outstanding success rates of all
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Read MoreStudents 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 A-Level pass rate of 99.5% and over 55% of students achieved an A*-B. In BTEC courses, 94% of students achieved a high grade, i.e. a distinction or distinction
Read MoreNew 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 award scheme which recognises the crucial role teachers and careers advisors play in encouraging talented students in their schools or colleges. A selection of current first-year Oxford undergraduates
Read MoreNew 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. Brian Coughlan, Oxbridge Programme, coordinator said “We are delighted that once again our students have successfully received offers of places at
Read MoreThe 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 college has been ranked in the top 5 for the past six years, but this announcement sees New College Pontefract achieve
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