Pocklington School

A other independent school school in East Riding of Yorkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pocklington School.

York, YO422NJ Age 2-18 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
West Green
Pocklington
York, YO422NJ
Phone
1759321200
Website
pocklingtonschool.com

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118132
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
West Green, Pocklington, York, YO42 2NJ
Website
http://www.pocklingtonschool.com
Age range
2-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Anglican
School status
Open
Capacity
870 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
762
Special Educational Needs
0.1% (1 pupils)

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
45
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
762 pupils
2-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Courage Truth Trust Aspiration Resilience Integrity Enquiry Creativity Reflection Collaboration Compassion Commitment

Christian foundation with Values and Virtues; chaplain; weekly services at All Saints’ Church; encourages exploration of faith with openness to all faiths and none

Head Teacher's Message

Head of Pocklington School emphasises a warm, inclusive, and family-centered community; values-driven ethos; wellbeing and balance between ambition and resilience; education designed to prepare pupils to be creators of the future while maintaining a greenhouse, not a hot house atmosphere; belief in nurturing every pupil’s potential

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Music ensembles (String Group, Brass Group and Advanced Music Group) Debating Society Oxbridge Club Medical Society Academic scholars’ meetings Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Drama productions House Music Competition Pock Pathfinders (indirectly a program)

Sports

Rugby Hockey Netball Cricket Tennis Athletics Archery Badminton Equestrian Swimming

Facilities

Tom Stoppard Theatre - capacity 300 Music School - capacity 200 Dining Hall – capacity 150 Gruggen Room – capacity 75 Cricket Pavilion - capacity 40 Small meeting rooms 21 acres of grass pitches (rugby, hockey, cricket, football) Two full-size synthetic pitches (hockey and/or 18 tennis courts) Heated indoor swimming pool Sports hall Squash courts Four boarding houses: Faircote House (38 beds in 23 rooms), Orchard House (28 beds in 9 rooms), Dolman House (23 beds in 12 rooms), Fenwick Smith House (40 beds in 27 rooms) Campus map/27 other campus facilities Chapel Music School Art and Design centre Design Technology room Gym

Curriculum Highlights

Curiosity Project curriculum (Prep) Specialist teaching in French, music, computing, swimming and sport (Prep) From Year 3, specialist teachers in modern languages, art, music, sport and computing (Prep) Broad and balanced curriculum across year groups (Prep) Sixth Form offers 28 courses and six enrichment courses Extensive co-curricular offerings and trips (Senior) Wide range of sports and competitive opportunities (Senior) Weekend enrichment and after-school activity programmes (Boarding/Prep) House system and pastoral care integration across year groups (Senior) Tom Stoppard Theatre, Music School, etc. as part of curriculum support (Facilities)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast from 8:00am; after-school care until 5:50pm; after-school clubs and activities available; boarding options offered for some age groups

SEND Provision

Dedicated Learning Support across year groups; in Prep, Learning Support Coordinator (Amy Pimm) leads support; supports SEND including ASC, dyslexia, dyscalculia and ADHD

Admissions Criteria

Prep: entry via visit, registration, informal assessment and offer; automatic progression to Senior for current Prep pupils; external applicants assessed; no extra entrance assessment for Year 6 to Senior unless applying for a scholarship; Senior: visit/registration/assessment/offer; English and Maths entrance assessments typically on Saturday in January; Sixth Form: no entrance exam; minimum six GCSEs including four at grade 6 or above; International Applicants: support for integration; Open Days/Visits available

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Fees charged termly in advance in three equal instalments. Day Fees: Prep Reception-2 £4,317; Prep 3 £5,229; Prep 4-6 £6,585; Senior 7-13 £8,109 per term. Full Boarding Fees: Prep 5-6 £11,330; Senior 7-8 £12,944; Senior 9-13 £15,662 per term. Additional Boarding Options (Weekly boarding): Prep 5-6 £9,765; Senior 7-8 £11,819; Senior 9-13 £13,187 per term. Pre-A Level Course: £17,229 per term. Music lessons: £33 per lesson. Sibling discounts: 3rd and 4th 20%; 5th 50%; from 1 September 2026. Nursery fees via Little Pips site.

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