Pocklington School Catchment Area
Pocklington School is an other independent not applicable school in York, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-18, with 730 pupils, and a capacity of 870 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
2-18
Age range
730
Pupils
870
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Pocklington School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Pocklington School?
The catchment area for Pocklington School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. 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.
Entry to Pocklington School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, East Riding of Yorkshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →Pocklington School: 870 places, 84% filled: places available
Pocklington School has a published admission number of 870 places. 730 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 870 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.
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 School: School Information
- Full address
- West Green, Pocklington, York, YO42 2NJ
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2-18 years
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 118132
Other Not applicable Schools in York
If Pocklington School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in York are the next closest alternatives.
Danesgate Community Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · YO10 4PB
Bootham School Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO30 7BU
St Peter's School 2-18 Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO30 6AB
The Mount School (York) Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO24 4DD
Terrington Hall School Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO60 6PR
Ampleforth College Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO62 4ER
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Pocklington 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.
Allerthorpe School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Pocklington · 1.4 miles away
The Becklands School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Market Weighton · 6.1 miles away
Lord Gowthorpe's Independent School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Dunnington · 8.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Pocklington School
What is the catchment area for Pocklington School? ▾
The catchment area for Pocklington School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. 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 School oversubscribed? ▾
Pocklington School has a capacity of 870 places and currently has 730 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Pocklington School? ▾
Pocklington School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Pocklington School cover? ▾
Pocklington School is a not applicable school in York, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.