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Pocklington Junior School Catchment Area

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

Pocklington Junior School is an academy converter primary school in York, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 239 pupils, and a capacity of 320 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

239

Pupils

320

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Pocklington Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pocklington Junior School?

The catchment area for Pocklington Junior 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 siblings. 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.

As an academy, Pocklington Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Riding of Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 Junior School: 320 places, 75% filled: places available

Pocklington Junior School has a published admission number of 320 places. 239 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 320 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.5% of pupils at Pocklington Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Riding of Yorkshire.

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 Junior School: School Information

Full address
65 Kirkland Street, Pocklington, York, YO42 2BX
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
25.5% of pupils
DfE URN
143587

Other Primary Schools in York

If Pocklington Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Pocklington Junior 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 Junior School

What is the catchment area for Pocklington Junior School?

The catchment area for Pocklington Junior 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 siblings. 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 Junior School oversubscribed?

Pocklington Junior School has a capacity of 320 places and currently has 239 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Pocklington Junior School?

Admission to Pocklington Junior School is managed by East Riding of Yorkshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Pocklington Junior School cover?

Pocklington Junior School is a primary school in York, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Pocklington Junior School?

Pocklington Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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