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Pocklington School
Independent school · East Riding of Yorkshire
| Address | West Green, Pocklington, York, YO42 2NJ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–18 |
| Pupils | 641 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Anglican |
| Phone | 01759321200 |
| Website | http://www.pocklingtonschool.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 10 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Thu 5 Nov 2026 | Tue 15 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 5 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Wed 17 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 7 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 2 Oct 2026 to Sun 4 Oct 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
INSET days: Mon 7 Sep 2026, Tue 8 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Tue 6 Apr 2027
Half terms and exeats begin Friday 3:50pm; the return dates given are for boarders (by 9pm), and day pupils return for morning registration the following day, so second halves start the day after the stated return date (half terms: 23 Oct - Wed 4 Nov, 5-14 Feb, 28 May-6 Jun). New pupil and Lower Sixth induction Wed 9 Sep. Terms end 12:20pm (Prep) / 12:50pm (Senior). Summer term end Fri 9 July is stated for the Prep; the Senior School closes after Prizegiving (date not given).
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Tue 14 Dec 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 1 Oct 2027 to Sun 3 Oct 2027, Fri 19 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027
Only Michaelmas 2027 is published. New pupil and Lower Sixth induction Fri 3 Sep. Half term Fri 15 Oct 3:50pm to Sun 31 Oct (boarders); day pupils return Mon 1 Nov.
Fees
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep Reception, 1 & 2 (day) | £4,533.00 |
| Prep 3 (day) | £5,490.00 |
| Prep 4 - 6 (day) | £6,914.00 |
| Senior 7 - 13 (day) | £8,514.00 |
| Senior 7 - 8 (full boarding) | £13,591.00 |
| Senior 9 - 13 (full boarding) | £16,445.00 |
| Senior 7 - 8 (weekly boarding) | £11,445.00 |
| Senior 9 - 13 (weekly boarding) | £13,847.00 |
Academic year not stated on the page. Fees per term inc. VAT. Free after-school care for Prep pupils. Sibling discounts from 1 September 2026: 20% third child, 20% fourth, 50% fifth.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Reception, Year 7, Sixth Form
Prep: visit, registration, (informal) assessment and offer; assessments usually during a taster day. Senior (11-16): visit, registration, assessment, interview and offer. Sixth Form: visit, registration, interview and offer, with a minimum of six GCSE passes including four at grade 6 or above.
- Age-appropriate entrance assessment (Prep)
- Written entrance assessments in English and mathematics (Senior)
- Interview (Senior and Sixth Form)
Registration deadline: Senior assessments usually held on a Saturday in January
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
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