Our ethos &
values
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We are a day and boarding Christian foundation that is academic and inclusive and a family school whose togetherness, care for each other and pride in our community is evident in our outstanding pastoral provision. At the very heart of our ethos lie our Values and Virtues; they drive all that we do at Pocklington and mean our pupils leave with a strong sense of personal and social responsibility along with the ability to shape their own future. The Pocklington Values of Courage, Truth and Trust, along with the nine Virtues which underpin them, are embedded in every aspect of Pocklington School life to sustain, inspire and galvanise the whole School community. |
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ASPIRATION |
RESILIENCE |
INTEGRITY |
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Work with motivation and increasing independence, setting myself high standards and taking pride in my work. |
Persevere with things I find difficult, seeing mistakes as an essential part of the learning process. |
Have the confidence to behave truthfully and honestly, treating others fairly and completing tasks to the best of my ability. |
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ENQUIRY |
CREATIVITY |
REFLECTION |
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Be curious about the world around me, asking questions to develop my understanding and solve problems. |
Think flexibly, forming my own ideas, trying different approaches, and applying what I have learned to new situations. |
Consider information from a range of reliable sources to draw reasoned conclusions and reflect on what I have learned. |
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COLLABORATION |
COMPASSION |
COMMITMENT |
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Work effectively with staff and pupils and use their support to help me make progress. |
Be kind and respectful of the skill, talents and viewpoints of others and celebrate their successes. |
Play an active part in the Pocklington School community, participating in a range of activities. |
Pastoral care at the heart of our approach
Pocklington School has an outstanding reputation for pastoral care and is widely known for its friendly, caring community. Kindness, courtesy and respect underpin all that we do and this ethos is evident to all those who come to learn, live and flourish at Pocklington.
In our School, education is a shared journey between pupil, parents and staff and success lies in building the very best relationships. At Pocklington, this starts well before a child’s first day and goes on to last into a lifetime after Leavers’ Day.
We always aim to ensure that every pupil feels safe, secure, understood and valued. Pupils are encouraged to be self-confident and considerate of the needs of others. We balance pride in our School and the ambition to succeed with an appreciation of the unique and privileged learning environment that Pocklington offers.
Pocklington is a happy place to learn and build life-long friendships. Whilst we recognise that challenges may arise - whether expected or sudden - our network of specialist and dedicated pastoral support ensures that every child receives the very best care and opportunities to achieve success.
Let us show you what Pocklington
School has to offer
Choosing the right school for your child is an exciting, challenging and deeply personal decision.
Pocklington provides an inspirational education designed to respond to your child’s personality and so enable them to make the very best start in life.
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BOARDING
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ACADEMIC
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SPORT
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CO-CURRICULUM
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ALUMNI
Our aim is to instil a lifelong love of learning through an excellent all-round education. Pupils enjoy a varied, exciting and challenging curriculum, small class sizes and lessons that ignite curiosity and prompt debate.
Sport is an important part of the curriculum and co-curriculum for pupils of all ages. Exceptional facilities and a ‘can do’ attitude inspire pupils to enjoy a tremendous range of sports at Pocklington School.
Pupils discover new interests and talents through our huge range of co-curricular activities and trips which promote teamwork, resourcefulness and boost confidence.
Above all, boarding at Pocklington School is about community, friendship and fun. Our junior and senior boarding houses are overseen by experienced and committed staff who want the very best for each and every one of our boarders.
We take pride in our ongoing relationship with our alumni community through the Old Pocklingtonian Association (OPA) which was established over 100 years ago and has over 4000 active members. The OPA serves as a valuable platform for OPs to reconnect with former classmates through long-standing social and sporting events and forge professional connections through careers mentoring and support.
