Further performance information, including attainment, destinations and retention can be found on the DfE website here – https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/144732/new-college-pontefract/16-to-18/student-destinations-he
New College Pontefract Achieves Record Results!
Pass Rates
The pass rate measures the number of students who pass the qualification. At A-Level a pass grade is a grade E or above, whilst in an Applied General qualification a pass grade is a pass or above.
Level | Pass Rate Percentage | National Average |
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A-Level | 99.8% | 97.5% |
Applied General | 99.6% | 99% |
High Grades
High grades measure the number of students who achieve A* to B grades at A-Level. Students on Applied General programmes need to achieve a Distinction* or Distinction to achieve a high grade.
Level | High Grade Percentage | National Average |
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A-Level | 61.2% | 52.7% |
Applied General | 69.3% | 38.7% |
A*-C Grades
The percentage of students that achieved an A*, A, B or C grade at A-Level
Level | A*-C Grade Percentage | National Average |
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A-Level | 85.4% | 75.4% |