Upper Sixth student Vova Volkov has been shortlisted to the final five in the William Akroyd Scholarship competition.
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Senior School pupils and staff impress judges with their photography skills!
Hills and muddy puddles are no problem for our Prep School cross country team!
On Friday 9th February 2024, we celebrated one of the most important days in the school calendar, our service of Commemoration of Benefactors and Founders, where we welcomed the Archbishop of York as our guest speaker.
In our latest blog, we examine the concept of challenge in an academic sense, discussing the methods we use at Pocklington School to encourage and support our pupils in pushing their limits and the significant benefits this offers them. Charlie Prosser, our Academic Extension Coordinator, shares her insights on the subject in the following article:
Pupils receive high praise for their command of the Latin and Greek languages.
Discover why our children love playtime at Pocklington Prep School!
In this Q&A session about Years 5 and 6 with Head of Prep School, Suzy Ward, we learn how she ensures that children not only thrive academically but also relish every moment of their school years.
What a bumper fundraising year it's been for FOPPS and FOPS!
Pocklington School Charity Committee members give radio interview for YorkMix, following Christmas gift collection.
Discover how we promote swimming and unleash potential in our Prep School pupils.
From cross-curricular projects to student-led initiatives, we're taking positive steps, both big and small, to make our school a greener place
Charlie Lambert has been elected as the new OP President and takes over from Joan Gough, who has completed her three-year term.
Year 3 pupils recently visited senior school librarian Mrs Ward to start exploring their curiosity curriculum question, 'Should history matter to me?'
At Pocklington School, we take pride in developing a love for sport and physical activity in all our pupils, starting from Pre-School and extending up to Sixth Form.
Boarding News
In his latest Headmaster's blog, Toby Seth, comments on how the prominence of arts and culture in the School calendar is bucking the trend seen on a more regional and national scale.
Read about our school-wide approach to increasing environmental sustainability.
Read the Headmaster's latest blog as he considers Albert Einstein's theory of relativity in today's world.
Toby Seth discusses how Pocklington School is optimising its approach to education.
In his latest Blog, Headmaster of Pocklington School, Toby Seth, looks at the "silver linings" to come out of the global coronavirus pandemic and the importance of not taking these things for granted.
Over the last ten weeks we have witnessed turbulent, humbling and touching times including the global outrage to the killing of George Floyd. Headmaster Toby Seth talks about how the Pocklington Community will adapt, change and learn from these experiences.
Headmasters Blog
In his latest Headmaster's blog, Toby Seth, comments on how the prominence of arts and culture in the School calendar is bucking the trend seen on a more regional and national scale.
Read about our school-wide approach to increasing environmental sustainability.
Read the Headmaster's latest blog as he considers Albert Einstein's theory of relativity in today's world.
Toby Seth discusses how Pocklington School is optimising its approach to education.
In his latest Blog, Headmaster of Pocklington School, Toby Seth, looks at the "silver linings" to come out of the global coronavirus pandemic and the importance of not taking these things for granted.
Over the last ten weeks we have witnessed turbulent, humbling and touching times including the global outrage to the killing of George Floyd. Headmaster Toby Seth talks about how the Pocklington Community will adapt, change and learn from these experiences.
Old Pocklingtonian News
Pocklington School was the venue for the annual Pocklington versus Hymers 1st XV match.
Members of Pocklington School community attend service to commemorate OP William Anlaby
Malcolm Milne is remembered at the Summer Reunion 2021
Members of the Pocklington School community came together for an afternoon of tennis as part of the adapted Summer Reunion 2021.
The weather makes its mark on OP Cricket at the Summer Reunion
OPs give BBC TV presenter Dom Littlewood a crash course in the Birds Eye pea harvesting process.
Entrepreneur and OP Simon Hudson explains how his business, Kinata Ltd, is helping GPs treat patients more quickly.
The latest virtual Careers & Business Network invited former pupil Steven Kyffin to speak at the latest event.
Abi's thriving Beverley fashion boutique bags top 30 ranking by readers of Grazia magazine
OPs Joshua and Lewis Papa have won a top enterprise award for their business, Apex Mortgage and Protection UK.
For a bit of fun during the recent lockdowns, the OP office set up a number of virtual cycling, running and walking challenges through the Myles Challenges app, which have all now been completed.
Zanna Van Dijk's co-founded swimwear business has received government recognition as one of three female-founded brands leading the way in sustainable business.
OP Richard Staniford to head up the Land Department for leading homebuilder, Homes by Esh.
OP Guy Littlejohn has established his own commercial consulting firm, Facets, during the global pandemic.
Jodie Hill's law firm, Thrive Law, continues to live up to its name as it expands its personnel.
Pocklington School News
Upper Sixth student Vova Volkov has been shortlisted to the final five in the William Akroyd Scholarship competition.
Senior School pupils and staff impress judges with their photography skills!
On Friday 9th February 2024, we celebrated one of the most important days in the school calendar, our service of Commemoration of Benefactors and Founders, where we welcomed the Archbishop of York as our guest speaker.
In our latest blog, we examine the concept of challenge in an academic sense, discussing the methods we use at Pocklington School to encourage and support our pupils in pushing their limits and the significant benefits this offers them. Charlie Prosser, our Academic Extension Coordinator, shares her insights on the subject in the following article:
Pupils receive high praise for their command of the Latin and Greek languages.
What a bumper fundraising year it's been for FOPPS and FOPS!
Pocklington School Charity Committee members give radio interview for YorkMix, following Christmas gift collection.
From cross-curricular projects to student-led initiatives, we're taking positive steps, both big and small, to make our school a greener place
Charlie Lambert has been elected as the new OP President and takes over from Joan Gough, who has completed her three-year term.
Year 3 pupils recently visited senior school librarian Mrs Ward to start exploring their curiosity curriculum question, 'Should history matter to me?'
Pupils took to the stage for the annual House Music Festival 2023.
Fifth Year students celebrate their hard work and achievements on GCSE results day
Pocklington School celebrates the 'Class of 2023' for their outstanding A level and BTEC results with 65% A* to B grades.
Pocklington School celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Art and Design Technology Centre with a reception and exhibition. The event featured art and design pieces by pupils from first-year to GCSE and A-level. Staff, governors, donors, pupils and parents enjoyed drinks and canapes before viewing the work on display.
Pocklington School hosted 24 primary school pupils from eight schools in Hull and East Yorkshire for their annual Primary School CSI Science day. Led by Bethan Rees, the pupils donned hazmat suits and participated in various scientific experiments to identify a chief suspect in a mock murder case. The event was praised by teachers for being well-planned, superbly resourced, and a fun and educational experience for the children.
Prep School News
Hills and muddy puddles are no problem for our Prep School cross country team!
Discover why our children love playtime at Pocklington Prep School!
In this Q&A session about Years 5 and 6 with Head of Prep School, Suzy Ward, we learn how she ensures that children not only thrive academically but also relish every moment of their school years.
Discover how we promote swimming and unleash potential in our Prep School pupils.
Year 3 pupils recently visited senior school librarian Mrs Ward to start exploring their curiosity curriculum question, 'Should history matter to me?'
At Pocklington School, we take pride in developing a love for sport and physical activity in all our pupils, starting from Pre-School and extending up to Sixth Form.
Pocklington Pre-School and Pre-Prep have opened their doors to pupils and staff this September, revealing their newly renovated teaching area
Read about Oliver's success in the U9 Cross Country competition.
A new Prep School library and reading scheme are inspiring pupils to read.
Read the outcome of the recent Pocklington School Foundation inspection.
Pocklington Prep School unveiled its brand new library this week.
Year 2 pupils enjoyed an action packed day of learning during Survival Day.
Pocklington Pre-School will accept 15 hours of government-funded childcare per week from September 2021.
Pupils and staff receive their reward for completing the Run Pock, Run lockdown challenge.
Sixth Form News
Empowering the homeless: How Henry's tech idea is making a difference.
A debating challenge with a twist... spoken in French, Spanish or German!
Sixth Form pupils showcased their presentation skills in the recent meeting of the Lectern Society.
Three A level students challenge their chemistry knowledge in university competition
We are proud to celebrate the Class of 2022's fantastic achievement on A level and BTEC results day.
Two Sixth Form teams entered this year's Young Enterprise Competition...read more to find out how they got on.
Young Entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in Dragons' Den style event.
Self-taught Ben earns top grades in Japanese GCSE and A level examinations.
Pocklington School shares its netball facilities and resources as part of the Schools Outreach Programme.
A level mathematicians compete in national and international maths competitions - find out how they did!
See how Kai is putting into theory into practice to help the local community.
Students at Pocklington School are looking forward to a varied and ambitious range of exciting futures, as they celebrate receiving their A level and BTEC results.
Lower Sixth Chemistry A level students took part in the national RSC Schools' Analyst Competition.
Felix and friends complete Wings for Life World Run charity challenge
From September 2021 students interested in setting up their own business can study a BTEC Level 3 in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Pocklington School, as part of an expanding portfolio of options for Sixth Form students.
Sport
At Pocklington School, we take pride in developing a love for sport and physical activity in all our pupils, starting from Pre-School and extending up to Sixth Form.
Harriet reflects on a very busy showjumping year!
U13 Girls tennis squad compete in regional final of LTA Youth Schools Championship
The Equestrian Team Captain provides a round up of the results from the national competition.
Harriet qualifies for a place in prestigious horse show.
Riders 'jump with style' in quest for National Championship qualification.
A fantastic performance from the U14 Rugby 7s team at the Charlton 7s...read the match report here!
Pocklington School shares its netball facilities and resources as part of the Schools Outreach Programme.
Harriet qualifies for prestigious horse show after an impressive showjumping performance.
The Equestrian team had a fabulous few days of competion at the NSEA National Championships over half-term.
Applications are now open for the new Pocklington School Sports Scholars programme, aimed at students entering Years 9 and 12.
Harriet Hodge, finished in an amazing 6th place on her pony Jack, in the Novice Pony British Championship at the British Showjumping Indoor Championships held at the prestigious Aintree Equestrian Centre.
OP Ben McNamara makes a good impression on the pitch, scoring a try in his debut appearance for Hull FC first-team.
Several of our athletes competed in national cross country tournaments this month, after qualifying to represent Humberside due to earlier competition success.
Pocklington School hosted a day of rugby for over 90 under 18 players recently, organised by the Yorkshire Rugby Football Union, when the original venue for the day had to be changed due to flooding. Matches were played against Lancashire and Cheshire in a highly competitive tournament, which saw a quarter of players represent their respective counties for the first time.
Trips And Extracurricular
The tap-dancing talents of Third Year pupil Max Jones scored him the highest marks at a major dance festival held recently in Hull.