Pocklington School

Independent

National rank

247

250

Rank last year

64.3%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

55.6%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Becky Lovelock

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

802 (3-18)

Head teacher

Becky Lovelock

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

802 (3-18)

Head teacher

Becky Lovelock

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

802 (3-18)

UK day fees per term*

£7,614 (11-18) includes lunch

UK boarding fees per term*

£11,130-£14,706 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 271

Grade

%

A*

14.1

A

23.5

B

26.8

A*/A

37.6

A*-B

64.3

GCSE 2024 rank: 211

Grade

%

A*/9/8

31.8

A/7

23.7

A*/A/9/8/7

55.6

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2021
Verdict
Excellent-good
“The school aims to nurture talent and aspiration by broadening the pupils’ horizons and to develop resilience and perseverance ... Pupils are confident and highly articulate speakers … hardworking and resilient; they have very positive attitudes to learning … Pupils achieve well in a range of extracurricular and sporting activities with many achieving success in national competitions ... Pupils make an excellent contribution to the school and to the wider community through fulfilling roles of responsibility and by charitable volunteering … [Their] moral understanding is highly developed and they show an empathetic understanding of and respect for other cultures.”
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About the school

  • Pocklington’s diverse co-curricular programme can be split into four categories: physical, outreach, creative and knowledge. Activities include the Combined Cadet Force, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, Young Enterprise and musical ensembles. Students are encouraged to participate in at least one club or activity in each category.
  • The pastoral structure is designed to ensure that every child has an adult taking a special interest in their wellbeing. Good mental health is promoted through the PSHE programme and mindful practices are integrated into school life.
  • School lunches are made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. There is a hot dish of the day, soup, a jacket potato bar, pasta bar, salad bar, hot dessert and a selection of cakes and fresh fruit.
  • Scholarships are available for academic, musical and sporting excellence. A means-tested bursary can cover up to 100 per cent of tuition fees.
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