The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 84% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Anglican school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.7
9.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Anglican
Numbers
- Pupils
- 730
- Capacity
- 84%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Becky Lovelock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
West Green, Pocklington, York, YO42 2NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · 718m away
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Primary · 776m away
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Allerthorpe School
Independent · 2.2km away
Barmby Moor Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Pocklington School a selective school?
Yes. Pocklington School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Pocklington School?
Pocklington School currently has 730 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pocklington School take?
Pocklington School caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Pocklington School?
Pocklington School is in York, YO42 2NJ, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pocklington School have a sixth form?
Yes, Pocklington School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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