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Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is a voluntary controlled primary school in York, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 264 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-7

Age range

264

Pupils

270

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School?

The catchment area for Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is managed by East Riding of Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →

Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School: 270 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 264 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 270, East Riding of Yorkshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of York.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

East Riding of Yorkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →

Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School: School Information

Full address
Maxwell Road, York, YO42 2HE
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
11% of pupils
DfE URN
117987

Other Primary Schools in York

If Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Riding of Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School

What is the catchment area for Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School?

The catchment area for Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School oversubscribed?

Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School?

Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School cover?

Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is a primary school in York, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School?

Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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