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Pontefract sixth form schools offer diverse academic pathways for students across this historic West Yorkshire market town. New College Pontefract, St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy, and Minsthorpe Community College are among the main options, with 10% of students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level compared to England's 24%. 75% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. Students across Carleton, Tanshelf, and Chequerfield benefit from well-established local sixth forms and excellent transport connections to Leeds and Wakefield, with three railway stations providing access to wider university opportunities. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Ackworth School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Oakfield Park School | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Outwood Academy Hemsworth | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New College Pontefract | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Minsthorpe Community College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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