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New College Pontefract

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New College Pontefract

Park Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4QR

Academy 16-19 converter · Ages 16–19 · Mixed

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Average A-level points per entry: 37.9 (2024/25). On this scale A*=60, A=50, B=40, C=30, D=20 and E=10; this is not a percentage.

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Exam Results

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.94
A*-A Grades
29.7%
A*-B Grades
61.3%
AAB+ %
16.7%

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 1435 students entered

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About New College Pontefract

New College Pontefract is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Latest published results: A-Level 2024/25: APS per entry 37.9. The school has around 0 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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What are New College Pontefract's latest exam results?
New College Pontefract: A-Level 2024/25: APS per entry 37.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is New College Pontefract located?
New College Pontefract is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF8 4QR).
How many pupils attend New College Pontefract?
New College Pontefract has around 0 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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