About the school
Pocklington School is a co-educational day and boarding school in East Yorkshire. The admissions page states that the senior school serves ages 11-16 and that current Pocklington Prep School pupils usually automatically progress to Year 7.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Founded | 1514 |
| Headteacher | Becky Lovelock |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Open Event each term; next Open Day on Saturday 10 October 2026, 9.30am-1pm. January and April open events take place during the school week.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | English, Mathematics |
📄 Free Pocklington School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For Senior School (ages 11-16), registration ensures families will be contacted at the appropriate time with details of the entrance assessments and other entry arrangements. The written entrance assessments are usually held on a Saturday in January; beyond this date, if places are still available, parents can arrange individual assessment days. The school holds an Open Event each term, and its next Open Day is Saturday 2026-10-10 from 9.30am to 1pm.
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