Pocklington School

Pocklington School is an independent school in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1514 by John Dolman. The school is situated in 50 acres of land, on the outskirts of the small market town, 12 miles from York and 26 miles from Hull. It is the 67th oldest school in the United Kingdom and celebrated its 500th birthday in 2014.

Pocklington School seeks to admit candidates who will benefit from what the school has to offer and whom it will be able to support. The most common entry points are at Reception, and school Year 3 at Pocklington Prep School and
the First Year , Third Year or the Sixth Form in Pocklington School. Pupils can however be accepted for all school years subject to vacancy. Offers of places at Pocklington School and at Pocklington Prep are subject to vacancy and to a satisfactory entry assessment and school report. All pupils are interviewed as part of the admissions process. Academic scholarships and exhibitions are offered to candidates from Pocklington Prep and to candidates for the First Year, Third Year and Sixth Form of Pocklington School. The aim of the awards is to recognise and promote academic excellence. A limited number of Sixth Form Bursaries, worth up to 100% of the day fee are available to Sixth Form applicants.

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