East Riding of Yorkshire
Pocklington School
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Anglican religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Anglican). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
Prep | Reception, 1 & 2 | £4,533
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Prep | 3 | £5,490
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Prep | 4 - 6 | £6,914
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Senior | 7 - 13 | £8,514
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Prep | 5 - 6 | £10,260
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Senior | 7 - 8 | £11,445
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Prep | 5 - 6 | £11,897
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Senior | 7 - 8 | £13,591
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Senior | 9 - 13 | £13,847
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Senior | 9 - 13 | £16,445
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
We have a number of scholarships available every year for academic, music and sports . Fee assistance in the form of a bursary is a means-tested financial award…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Pocklington School offers a number of scholarships for excellence in academic, music and sporting ability.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Open events
Our next Open Day will take place on Saturday 10 October 2026, 9.30-1pm . This event is for families across the Pocklington School Foundation, from Little Pips…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 90 | 34.7 | — | 1.1% | 0.0% | 3.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 90 | 34.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 90 | 31.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 83 | 37.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 118132 |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Becky Lovelock |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Anglican |
| Postcode | YO42 2NJ |
| Latest pupils | 90 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
West Green, Pocklington, York, YO42 2NJ
http://www.pocklingtonschool.com1759321200| DfE number | 6003 |
| UKPRN | 10005136 |
| Opened | 30 Sept 1980 |
| GIAS updated | 13 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |