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  • St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
  • Minsthorpe Community College
  • Ackworth School
  • Outwood Academy Hemsworth
  • New College Pontefract
  • Oakfield Park School
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Pontefract Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Pontefract. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Pontefract

Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2PONTEFRACT
#1,491England

St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy

Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6BD
Wakefield council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,488 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School270 offers / 590 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3PONTEFRACT
#1,838England

Minsthorpe Community College

Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2UJ
Wakefield council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,580 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School288 offers / 375 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#4PONTEFRACT
#1,995England

Ackworth School

Pontefract Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7LT
Wakefield council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
473 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
Protestant
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5PONTEFRACT
#2,507England

Outwood Academy Hemsworth

Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB
Wakefield council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,095 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School191 offers / 254 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Post-16
#1PONTEFRACT
#742England

New College Pontefract

Park Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4QR
Wakefield council
A-Level
Oxbridge
Mixed
16-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Oakfield Park School

Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DT
Wakefield council
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
162 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Pontefract

Interactive map showing sixth form schools in Pontefract. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Pontefract

Ackworth is a popular area within the Pontefract region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Pontefract and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Ackworth SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
N/AOakfield Park SchoolStateNot Applicable11-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Ackworth School#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Oakfield Park SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Featherstone is a popular area within the Pontefract region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Pontefract and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Hemsworth is a popular area within the Pontefract region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Pontefract and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Outwood Academy HemsworthStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Outwood Academy Hemsworth#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Pontefract is a popular area within the Pontefract region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Pontefract and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1New College PontefractStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
New College Pontefract#1
School Type: State
Phase: Post-16
Age Range: 16-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

South Elmsall is a popular area within the Pontefract region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Pontefract and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Minsthorpe Community CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Minsthorpe Community College#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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