Pocklington School
URN: 118132 • York YO42 2NJ
Overview
- Name
- Pocklington School
- URN
- 118132
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Anglican
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Toby Seth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01759321200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Green, York YO42 2NJ
Summary
Pocklington School, located in York, is an independent mixed school with a rich history dating back to 1514. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum complemented by a diverse co-curricular programme, aiming to provide an all-round education that nurtures both academic and personal growth. Pocklington School places a strong emphasis on understanding each pupil as an individual, tailoring their educational experience to align with their unique interests and passions.
The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values, promoting a sense of community, care, and responsibility among its students. Pocklington's core values of Courage, Truth, and Trust, along with nine supporting virtues, guide the school's approach to education and personal development. This framework encourages pupils to develop resilience, creativity, and collaboration skills, preparing them to be responsible and dynamic individuals in the future.
With a current enrolment of 730 pupils and a capacity of 870, Pocklington School fosters a warm and inclusive environment for both day and boarding students. The school actively engages with families, ensuring that all pupils benefit from a supportive community that values their contributions and celebrates their successes.
The school's ethos is rooted in Christian values, promoting a sense of community, care, and responsibility among its students. Pocklington's core values of Courage, Truth, and Trust, along with nine supporting virtues, guide the school's approach to education and personal development. This framework encourages pupils to develop resilience, creativity, and collaboration skills, preparing them to be responsible and dynamic individuals in the future.
With a current enrolment of 730 pupils and a capacity of 870, Pocklington School fosters a warm and inclusive environment for both day and boarding students. The school actively engages with families, ensuring that all pupils benefit from a supportive community that values their contributions and celebrates their successes.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Moving to Senior (sen)
- Moving up to Sixth Form (sen)
- Senior Pastoral Care and Wellbeing (sen)
- Senior Academic (sen)
- Senior Co-curriculum (sen)
- Senior Learning Support (sen)
- Senior Life (sen)
- SENIOR (sen)
- Senior School Sport (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- University of York (58.7)
- York St John University (58.7)
- Hob Moor Oaks School (57.9)
- Applefields School (54.7)
- York Steiner School (52.1)
Key details
- LA
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Age range
- 2 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 870
- Pupils
- 730
- Boys
- 377
- Girls
- 353
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 730 | 377 | 353 | 870 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 762 | 382 | 380 | 870 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 768 | 395 | 373 | 870 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 768 | 395 | 373 | 870 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 713 | 373 | 340 | 870 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 728 | 389 | 339 | 870 |
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