The Pocklington School Foundation is a registered charity, which oversees the running of both Pocklington Prep School and Pocklington School and also supports the activities of the Old Pocklington Association.
Our leadership team shares the responsibility, duty and commitment of managing the School
The Foundation is led by the Headmaster who is accountable to the Board of Governors. The Headmaster, Head of Prep School, Deputy Head and Bursar attend full meetings of the Board of Governors. Most governors’ committees include one or more Foundation or School managers, either as members or in attendance.
- Mr Jonathan Tilsed MB BS MS FRCS (Eng) FRCS (Gen Surg) FEBS (EmSurg)
Chair of Governors
Our governing body makes a valuable and significant contribution to the leadership and oversight of the Foundation as well as providing support for our senior management team.
Governors work towards a shared goal of providing a high-quality education for children and young people throughout the Foundation
The Board of Governors is made up of individuals who come from a variety of different backgrounds including finance, HR, marketing, education, law, business, as well as other committed generalists. The Board meets regularly to consider progress towards the Foundation’s long term goals. Our governors influence the culture of the Foundation and work closely with the heads of both Pocklington Prep School and Pocklington School, to support and challenge them.
If you are interested in becoming a governor at the Foundation and have any further questions about the role, please contact the Clerk to the Governors. To apply for governorship, submit your CV and a covering letter, outlining why you would like to become a governor and what skills you can bring to the role, to the Clerk to the Governors
To contact the Board of Governors you can email the Chair of Governors, Mr Tilsed, or write to:
C/O Clerk to the Board of Governors
Pocklington School
West Green
Pocklington
YO42 2NJ
Charity Number 529834
Please see the Annual Accounts and Trustee Report here.
At the very heart of our ethos, lie our Values and Virtues which underpin our ambitions for the future, outlined in the School’s Strategic Education Vision.
At Pocklington School we offer a world of possibilities for every child, inspiring a love of learning and building the courage to embrace every opportunity
Our core values of Courage, Truth and Trust are embedded in every aspect of school life to sustain, inspire and galvanise the whole community. Pupils discover how aspiration and resilience will propel them forward, a curious and reflective mind will enable them to make a difference, and collaboration and compassion will help them become valued members of any society. Our pupils leave with a strong sense of personal and social responsibility, along with an ability to shape their own future.
