Open Other 16 plus Mixed

New College Pontefract

Park Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4QR
Part of: NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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New College Pontefract
Pontefract, WF8 4QR
— Pupils
2,900 Capacity
16–19 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About New College Pontefract

New College Pontefract is an Academies for pupils aged 16–19 based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

School capacity: 2,900. Current headteacher: Vicky Marks Chelsea Branson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wakefield or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy 16-19 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education 16 plus
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Ward Pontefract North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-06-2017
UKPRN 10063721
URN 144732
Data Last Updated 26-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Anthony Dee Chair of Local Governing Body 11/12/2024 10/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Chelsea Branson Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Michelle Eccles Local Governor 25/02/2025 11/03/2026 Elected by parents
George Jonathon Foster Local Governor 29/07/2025 28/07/2029 Elected by parents
Ian Freedman Local Governor 18/02/2025 17/02/2029 Appointed by trustees
Ms Louise Houghton Local Governor 13/12/2021 25/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Russell MacNair Local Governor 13/12/2025 12/12/2029 Elected by parents
Vicky Marks Local Governor 01/11/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Karen Sykes Local Governor 22/03/2021 22/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Karen Sykes Local Governor 26/03/2025 25/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Rachel Williams Local Governor 18/03/2025 17/03/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
0.44 km • Pontefract
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
0.67 km • Pontefract
Other
St Giles C of E Academy
1.01 km • Pontefract
Other
The King's School
1.1 km • Pontefract
Other
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
1.39 km • Pontefract
Other
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
1.75 km • Pontefract
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
New College Pontefract is a Academy 16-19 converter (group: Academies) in Pontefract, Wakefield.
New College Pontefract caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
The Headteacher at New College Pontefract is Mrs Vicky Marks Chelsea Branson.
New College Pontefract is at Park Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4QR, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at New College Pontefract: Has a sixth form.
New College Pontefract is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Vicky Marks Chelsea Branson
Park Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4QR
01977702139
Location
WF8 4QR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144732
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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