Allerthorpe School
Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · YO42 1NT
With just 14 pupils on its roll, Allerthorpe School is among the smallest of independent schools, offering a setting where every child is known individually. Based in Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, it is a mixed, non-boarding school led by Head Sarah Grove. Families drawn to a highly intimate environment, rather than the breadth of a large institution, will find the scale here distinctive. The school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
14
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 14
- Location
- Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- www.allerthorpeschool.com
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Sarah Grove
Teaching & academics
Allerthorpe admits pupils at age 11 through an 11+ entry process. The exceptionally small roll allows for close, personalised teaching, with staff able to tailor support to each pupil.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely tiny independent school for families who value close attention over scale.
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Allerthorpe School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Allerthorpe School located?
Allerthorpe School is located at Innov8 Business Park, Carr Lane, Pocklington, YO42 1NT.
What type of school is Allerthorpe School?
Allerthorpe School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Allerthorpe School?
Allerthorpe School has approximately 14 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.