Independent

Pocklington School

York, Yorkshire and the Humber · YO42 2NJ

Pocklington School is an independent, fee-charging school near York, educating around 730 pupils across its age range. As a medium-sized school, it offers a setting where families can expect a degree of individual attention without the scale of the largest independents. It accepts pupils at the standard 11+ entry point, making it a consideration for families planning that transition. Prospective parents will want to weigh the published attainment figures, discussed below, carefully against their expectations.

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Overview & data

Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 730
Location: York, Yorkshire and the Humber
Website: http://www.pocklingtonschool.com

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Attainment 8

34.7

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The published data shows an Attainment 8 score of 34.7, which sits below the national average of 46.9. The figure for pupils achieving grade 5 or above in both English and Maths is recorded as 0%, against a national average of 47%. Such figures can reflect the way independent schools report results, the qualifications they offer, or genuine performance, so families are strongly encouraged to discuss them directly with the school and to ask for context.

The last word

A medium-sized independent school near York with 11+ entry; the headline attainment figures invite direct questions, so visit and ask what lies behind the numbers.

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