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Information for prospective parents2017/18

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Application Timetable 1

Pocklington Prep School

Structure and Curriculum

Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2) 2

Prep (School Years 3 - 6) 2

Pocklington School

Structure and Curriculum

Lower School 1st and 2nd Years (SchoolYears 7 and 8) 3

Middle School 3rd Year (School Year 9) 34th and 5th Year(School Years 10 and 11) 4

Sixth Form (School Years 12 and 13) 4 & 5

Staff

Pocklington School 6 & 7 Pocklington Prep School 7 Support Staff 8

Governing Body 8

Enquiries, Admissions & Entry Examinations 9

Fees 10 & 11

Academic & Music Scholarships &Exhibitions 12

Bus Routes 13

How to Find Us 14

Application timetableContents

Registration forms should becompleted and returned to school by Monday 4th December 2017.

An information booklet includingsample entrance examination papers issent to all registered applicantsapproximately two months prior to thedate of the appropriate exam.

For entry in September 2018 examination dates will be as follows:

Pocklington Prep School (3 - 11)Entry to Pre-School

3+ entry is by informal individualassessment and meeting with parents.Applicants are invited to attend on anormal school day at a convenienttime.

Pre-PrepEntry to Reception, Years 1 and 2

4+ to 6+ entry is by informal individualassessment. Applicants are invited toattend school on a normal school dayat a convenient time.

PrepEntry to Years 3 - 6

Pocklington Prep Year 2 pupils normallyprogress to Y3. All other 7+ (Year 3) applicants sit the PocklingtonPrep 7+ Entrance Examination onSaturday 20th January 2018.

Pocklington School (11 - 18)Entry to Years 7 and 8

All new entrants to Year 7 are requiredto sit the Pocklington School 11+Entrance Assessments on Saturday 20thJanuary 2018. Pocklington Prep SchoolYear 6 pupils will normally progress toYear 7, provided there are no concernsabout a child’s behaviour or ability,which have been previouslycommunicated to parents. Year 6 prepschool pupils will sit assessments for thepurposes of academic awards andsetting.

Entry to Years 9 and 10

13+ Entrance Examination on Saturday20th January 2018 followed by 13+Scholarship Examination on Saturday3rd February 2018.

Entry to Sixth Form – Years 12 and 13

Offer of a place is made subject toGCSE performance and school report.GCSE grades should include 4 B gradesor grade 6, and 2 C grades or grade 4.

The closing date for Sixth Form Bursaryapplications is the 21st February 2018.Awards are made after assessments andexaminations held in March 2018 (see page 12 for more information).Sixth Form Open Morning is onSaturday 18th November 2017.

Current information for applicants 2017 – 2018 1

This booklet gives information aboutPocklington School Foundation Schoolswhich is intended to provide as muchhelp to prospective parents as possible.Inevitably some information maybecome out of date over the period towhich the booklet applies. Parentswishing to place specific reliance on aparticular point are advised to check thematter with the school.

All our prospectuses can bedownloaded atwww.pocklingtonschool.com or request a copy T: 00 44 (0)1759 321200

2 Current information for applicants 2017 – 2018


English and Drama 5

Maths 5

Modern Languages

Years 3, 4 1

Years 5, 6 1

Science 2

Geography 1

History 1

Curriculum

25 periods per week (1 hour lessons).

Pre-Prep SchoolPre-School to Year 2

Structure

Pupils are based in form groups whichare both teaching and pastoral units.The form teacher takes primary interestin the pastoral and academic welfare ofhis/her pupils.

Pupils are taught in form groups for alllessons. Sometimes groups are taughtat different paces within classes toensure individual needs within a classare met.

Class sizes are small.

Curriculum

The curriculum reflects the demands ofthe Early Years Foundation Stage aswell as the Primary School Review. Theday is structured to allow for breaks inthe morning and the afternoon and forlunch which is supervised.

Teaching Facilities

Teaching facilities for Pre-School,Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 arespecially designed for this group ofpupils who have access to their owndedicated outdoor area. They alsobenefit from the use of all Foundationfacilities relevant to children of this age:they join older Pocklington Prep Schoolpupils in Years 3-6 for some assemblies,they have access to the Tom StoppardTheatre and campus sports facilitiesand the swimming pool. Specialistmusic teaching is also available on siteto those children whose parents wishthem to have individual lessons.

At the end of Year 2 children will betested alongside new Y3 applicants butthey will normally progress to Year 3(See page 9 for further details onadmissions).

PrepYears 3-6

Structure

Pupils are based in form groups whichare both teaching and pastoral units.The form teacher takes primary interestin the pastoral and academic welfare ofhis/her pupils.

All pupils are allocated to one of fourhouses: Rievaulx, Jervaulx, Fountains orByland. Houses are involved incompetitions in art, music, drama,creative writing and sport.

Boarders entering Pocklington PrepSchool (we accept boarders joining Year3) will join either Dolman House (boys)or Orchard House (girls). See staff liston page 7 for day and boarding staff.

Pupils are taught in form groups for alllessons other than in Years 5 and 6when mathematics and English aretaught in ability groups. Sometimesgroups are taught at different paceswithin classes to ensure individualneeds within a class are met.


Pocklington Prep School Year 6 pupilswill normally progress to Year 7,provided there are no concerns about achild’s behaviour or ability, which havebeen previously communicated toparents. Year 6 prep school pupils will sitassessments for the purposes ofacademic awards and setting.

Number of lessons per week

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(School Years Pre-School to Year 6) Age 3+ to 11 years

PE/Swimming

Year 3 2

Years 4, 5, 6 1

Religious Studies & PSHE 1

Art 1

Music 1

ICT 1

Games 2

Drama 1

"Pupils demonstrateexcellent levels ofknowledge, skills andunderstanding across allsubject areas by the endof year 6"

Independent Schools Inspectorate


Pocklington School

Curriculum46 periods per week (35-40 minute lessons).

Curriculum46 periods per week (35-40 minute lessons).

THE LOWER SCHOOL – 1ST AND 2ND YEARS(School Years 7 and 8) Age 11+ to 12+

StructureLower School Houses

All pupils are allocated to one of the four Lower School dayhouses (Dolman, Hutton, Gruggen, Wilberforce).

The housemaster or housemistress is the teacher primarilyinvolved in the academic and pastoral progress of eachmember of his/her house.

Boarders entering the Lower School will join either DolmanHouse (boys) or Orchard House (girls). See staff list on page 7for day and boarding House staff.

The Head of Lower School oversees the academic andpastoral progress of all the boys and girls, day and boarding.

Teaching Groups

The 1st Year Teaching in English and mathematics is in ability-based sets. For other subjects teaching is in mixed abilityforms.

The 2nd Year Teaching in English, Latin, mathematics andscience is in ability-based sets. For other subjects teaching isin mixed ability forms.

In the 1st and 2nd years the study of Modern ForeignLanguages (MFL) covers French, German and Spanish.

Placement and Mobility Initial placement into sets or bands isbased on entrance assessment results and on the schoolreport. Any subsequent changes are based on internalexamination results and on general progress. Parents arecontacted prior to proposed changes.


MIDDLE SCHOOL – 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH YEARS(School Years 9, 10 and 11) Age 13+ to 15+

3RD YEAR(School Year 9) Age 13+

StructureMiddle School Houses

Pupils moving up to the Middle School from the LowerSchool remain in the same day house, with a newhousemaster or housemistress.

The Head of Middle School oversees the academic andpastoral progress of all the boys and girls, day and boarding.

Pupils joining Pocklington School for the first time areallocated to one of the four day houses (Dolman, Gruggen,Hutton, Wilberforce).

Girl boarders aged 13+ will join Orchard House transferringto Faircote at 15+. Boy boarders aged 13+ will join Dolmantransferring to Fenwick-Smith House at 15+. See staff list onpage 7 for day and boarding House staff.

Teaching Groups

Teaching in English, mathematics, science and humanities isin ability based sets. Option subjects are taught in mixedability classes.


(School Years 7-13) Age 11+ to 18

Core Humanities Creative & Sport Technological (4 periods)

English 5 Geography 2 Art 2 Boys

Mathematics 4 History 2 Drama 2 (Winter) Rugby

MFL 5 Physical Design & (Summer) Cricket(French/ Education 2 Technology 2 AthleticsGerman/ Religious Computing 2 GirlsSpanish) Studies 2 Music 2 (Winter) Hockey

Latin 2 Netball

Science 4 (Summer) Athletics

Rounders Tennis

Additional periods are devoted to:

*Assemblies 1 Church 1

Activities/PSHE 2

*House Assemblies and Tutor Periods take place once per week at lunchtime.



Activities/PSHE 2


Core Humanities Sport (4 periods)

* Sport options may vary from term to term but can include: Badminton,Biathlon, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Horse Riding, PersonalFitness, Running, Rock Climbing, Squash, Swimming, Trampolining.

English 5

Mathematics 4

Biology 3

Chemistry 2

Physics 2

MFL 4*

Geography 2

History 2

Physical Education 2

Religious Studies 2

Major sports*

Boys (WINTER) Rugby,Hockey (SUMMER)Athletics, Cricket,Tennis

Girls (WINTER) Hockey,Netball (SUMMER)Athletics, Rounders,Tennis

*A free choice of one from German, French, Spanish. This will usually be thelanguage carried forward to GCSE.

Options Pupils choose 5 of the following 9 subjects, each taught for 2periods per week.

Creative & TechnologicalArt DesignDramaComputingMusic

Modern & ClassicallanguagesGermanLatinSpanish

*Additional MFL options may be studied and carried forward to GCSE, usuallyas 2nd or 3rd language options.



Activities/PSHE 2 Sport 4

(as 3rd Year with additional options)



Pocklington School

MIDDLE SCHOOL4TH AND 5TH YEARS (GCSE)(School Years 10 and 11) Ages 14+ to 15+

Structure

Middle School Houses

The house structure in 4th and 5th Years is the same as that inthe 3rd Year.

Teaching Groups

Teaching in English, mathematics and science is in ability-based sets. Teaching in the option subjects is normally inmixed-ability classes.


Curriculum

46 periods per week (35-40 minute lessons).

SIXTH FORM(School Years 12 and 13) Ages 16+ to 18

StructureSixth Form Houses

The house structure in the Sixth Form is the same as in theMiddle School. All pupils joining the Sixth Form from otherschools are allocated to one of the four Sixth Form dayhouses (Dolman, Gruggen, Hutton, Wilberforce).

Sixth Form Boarders entering the school will join eitherFenwick-Smith House (boys) or Faircote House (girls).

See staff list on page 7 for day and boarding House staff.

The Head of Sixth Form oversees the academic and pastoralprogress of all day and boarding students.

Teaching Groups

Subjects are usually taught in mixed ability classes. Each classis taught for eight periods per week.


CurriculumMost students choose 3 linear A Levels throughout lower andupper sixth. The linear approach provides greater opportunityfor breadth and depth of study in each student's chosensubjects.

Some students may wish to take a fourth A-level, or wherepossible, a fourth AS level. Alternatively students can chooseto complete one of a range of enrichment qualifications astheir fourth subject choice.

Students opting to select Further Mathematics should notethat they are required to select two additional A-level subjectsto complete their subject options.

This will result in four A-levels: Mathematics, FurtherMathematics and two others.

Additional periods are allocated as pastoral time includingassemblies, house time, tutorials and one-to-one interviewslots. Sixth Form students also have a weekly gamesafternoon and, in the Lower Sixth, participate in a weeklyactivity slot in which they can choose from Community Action,CCF or work experience.

Sixth Form OptionsThe timetable is arranged to accommodate as manycombinations of choices as possible. Currently students areinitially given a free choice of subjects.

Sports

(School Years 7-13) Ages 11+ to 18

Major sports*

Athletics

Cricket

Hockey

Rugby

Tennis

Boys GirlsMajor sports*

Athletics

Hockey

Netball

Rounders

Tennis

* Sport options can vary from term to term but may include: Badminton,Biathlon, Cross country, Dance, Football, Golf, Horse Riding, Personal Fitness,Running, Rock Climbing, Squash, Swimming, Trampolining.

English 5

MFL (French/German/Spanish) 4

Mathematics 5

SCIENCE

Biology 4

Chemistry 4

Physics 4

Subjects Periods Notes per week

Leads to 2 GCSEs, EnglishLanguage and EnglishLiterature

Additional languages canbe taken as options

Leads to 2 or 3 GCSEs

Options

Pupils normally choose any 3 of the following subjects, eachtaught for 4 periods per week.

Art Drama Music

Design Latin Physical Education

Geography German Religious Studies

History French

Computer Science Spanish


LOWER SIXTH SUBJECTS 2017 - 18Sixth Form subjects available in 2017/18 were:

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Pocklington Award

The Pocklington Award is presented to students who havefully committed themselves to the extra-curricular life ofPocklington School, through involvement in activities suchas sport, drama, music and CCF. It is designed to rewardpupils for their involvement in extra-curricular activities atthe end of each of the three phases of their school life, andis awarded to pupils who have demonstrated themselvesto be responsible young adults capable of workingindependently and managing their time effectively. AllPocklington pupils including those in the Lower andMiddle School are eligible for this Award.

University and Careers Advice

All students participate in a structured programme ofcareers education in the Third Year covering subject choiceand career options. From the Fourth Year upwards eachstudent has a one to one meeting with the CareersAdviser, and can arrange further meetings as required.Sixth Form students can arrange individual interviews asrequired throughout the two years. The Sixth Form Tutors,House staff and Head of Sixth Form support students inmaking their UCAS applications. Specialist support is alsoprovided for Oxbridge candidates, for students applyingto study medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry and tostudents who are planning to take a gap year. The serviceis run by a professional Careers Adviser who is based inour well equipped university and careers centre. Studentsare welcome to seek careers advice at any time by makingan individual appointment.

SIXTH FORM ENRICHMENT QUALIFICATIONSEnrichment QualificationsAll students will have the opportunity to complete a fourthenrichment qualification, in addition to their three A levels.For some this may be a fourth A-level or AS; for others, it maybe a choice from the following options. The breadth of theseopportunities will help students to develop key skills, both aslearners and as individuals ready to enter the workplace.

The Extended Project Qualification

This allows students a free choice of subject on which tocomplete a major piece of evaluative research in an area ofpersonal interest. With its emphasis on process, presentationand report, it provides a context for developing independentlearning, critical thinking and long-term planning skills. TheEPQ carries the same weight as half an A-level subject and ishighly regarded by universities, including Oxbridge.

Sports Leadership Level 3 Qualification

This is a nationally recognised qualification which preparesstudents to lead groups of children and adults in sport andrecreational activities as well as teaching leadership skills suchas organisation, planning, communication and teamwork.

Home Cooking Skills (BTEC Level 1)

This is a single unit BTEC qualification designed by JamieOliver in conjunction with Pearson. It is a hands-on coursethat helps students to develop the knowledge,understanding and confidence they need to cook simple,nutritious meals at home and how to economise whenplanning a meal.

European Computer Driving Licence

The ECDL is the world's leading computer skills certification.It covers the skills and competencies necessary to usecommon computer applications, offering a wide range ofbase intermediate and advanced modules.

Creative and Technical

Music

Art

Theatre Studies

Photography

Physical Education

Design

Computer Science

Mathematics andSciences

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Mathematics

Further Mathematics

Psychology

English andHumanities

English Literature

English Language

Geography

History

Business

Economics

Politics

Religious Studies

Modern andClassical Languages

French

German

Spanish

Latin

BTEC

Physical Education

Creative Media


Staff Pocklington School

HeadmasterMr M E Ronan MA (Cantab)

Deputy Head, Professional

Development Director

Miss C L Bracken MSc

English and DramaEnglish

Mr I Hashim BA *

Mrs A J Bond BEd

Mrs A K V Hallam BA

Miss L A Lamb BA (Able Gifted

and Talented Co-ordinator)

Miss L J Powell MA

(Curriculum Director)

Miss A L Sargeant BA

DramaMr A W J Heaven* MA BHum

MA CFPS (spLD)

Mrs E J Cunningham BA

Mrs G F Hudson BA

Mr S Ryan BA (Technical

Manager)

Mrs C White (i/c Drama

Wardrobe)

MathematicsMr J F Cullen * BSc

Mrs H V Towner BSc

Miss C L Bracken MSc (Deputy

Head, Professional

Development Director)

Mrs L J Walker BSc

Mr T M Loten BA

Mr S J Greaves BSc

Mrs H B Shand BSc

Modern LanguagesFrench, German, Spanish

Mr D A Galloway * MA

Mrs C Baines BA

Miss L E Clarke BA

Mr P M H L Dare BA MA RSA

Dip TEFL

Mrs C J Davies BA

Mrs J E Haldane BA

Mrs M R Peel BA

Mrs N C Scott-Somers BA

Mrs W J Wright MA

ScienceBiology

Mr M J Butcher* BSc

Miss S J Cheadle BSc

(Head of Lower School)

Mrs S A Chiverton BSc

Dr K J Clow DPhil BSc

Mrs S Davies BA (Senior

Technician)

Mrs C Miles Findlay

(Technician)

Chemistry

Dr D B Dyson PhD BSc

Mr P R Horne BEd

Mrs J R McDowell BSc

Miss B E Rees BSc

Mrs S J Pratt BSc

Mr C Nelson (Technician)

Physics

Mr S D Ward* BSc

Mr D W Hutchings BSc MInstP

Mr P J Anstee MSc

Dr M C Steel PHD (Technician)

Psychology

Dr S McNamee* PhD BSc

(External Relations Director)

Mrs R Anderton BSc MA

Mrs L L Hutchinson BSc,

PGCert SpLD (Dyslexia),

AMBDA

ClassicsLatin/Ancient Greek

Mr I J Andrews* BA

Mr C Braidwood-Smith MA

Mr A A Copley BA

Creative & TechnologicalArt

Mr D A Cimmermann* BA

Mrs S M Green

Mrs O Morris BA

Miss N Robertson BA

Mrs C M W Swann BA (Head of

Pupil Welfare, Designated

Safeguarding Lead)

Mrs C Castle BA (Technician)

DesignMr S D Ellis* BA

Mr A Wain BA

Mr N Hamilton (Technician)

Mr R Kendrick (Design

Assistant)

CookeryMrs A-M Salmon BSc

ICT & ComputingMrs H T Alexander * BA

Mr S Spruyt BA, PGCert SpLD

(Dyslexia), AMBDA

Mrs M S Wilson MSc BA

Mr C J Fairburn BSc

MusicMr M Kettlewell * BA ATCL

(Director of Music, Co-

Curriculum Director)

Mrs H J Kneeshaw MMus

BMus (Tonmeister)

Mr T E W Taylor MA

Peripatetic Music

TeachersFlute

Mrs D E Blood GMus PGdip

RNCM

Woodwind

Mrs K E Hart GRNCM ARMCM

Classical Guitar

Mr M A Currey BA ATCL

Piano

Mr J D Diver BSc LRSM

Mrs K V Harrison-Ledger

Mrs J Ledger MA, PGTC

Percussion

Mr D J Hardy

Brass

Mr K Holbrough GLCM

Violin and Viola

Miss C M Jowett BA

Electric and Bass Guitar

Mr P Judge MA, PGTC

Cello

Mrs L J Wingrove MA

Clarinet and Saxophone

M G Smith BA

Voice

Mr C C Thornton-Holmes

GRNCM

HumanitiesEconomics, Business Studies

and Politics

Mr G J Shepherd * MA

Mr P J Donaldson BA

Mr R C Crewes BSc

History and PoliticsMr G J Hughes * MA (Head of

Middle School)

Mr C Braidwood-Smith MA

Mr A W F Hall BA

Mr E G Long MA (Head of

Sixth Form)

GeographyMrs R Brennan*

Mr R P Bond BEd

Mrs A L G Cosby BSc

Games, Sport and PEMr D Byas * (Director of Sport)

Mr A E Towner BA (Head of

Physical Education)

Miss LK Hornby BA

Mr T Hymers BSc

Mr G Kilsby Cert Ed (CCF

Senior Instructor)

Mrs J S Kilsby BSc

Mr C A Lambert BSc

Mrs C E Mortimer BSc

Mr R A Wareham BSc

Mr J M Wheeler BSc

Resident Sports Assistants:

Miss F Marsh BA

Mr H R Perham

*Head of Department


Religious StudiesMiss H M Young* MA (Cantab)PGCert SpLD (Dyslexia)AMBDA (Head of LearningSupport)Mr M J Davies BA PastoralDirector Rev Dr J Goodair BA PhD(Chaplain, AssistantDesignated SafeguardingLead)

Academic Support StaffCareers and UniversityAdviceMrs G J JonesChild ProtectionMrs C M W Swann BAPocklington School DesignatedSafeguarding LeadMrs S A Cobb BSc(Prep School DesignatedSafeguarding Lead)Mr M J Davies BA DeputySafeguarding Lead

English as an AdditionalLanguageMrs A J Chenery BA (EAL Co-ordinator)Mrs S R Cockerill MA BEdMrs E Rutherford BA MA TEFLCELTA TESOLMrs S W Waine MAMrs W J Wright MA(International AdmissionsOfficer)

Learning SupportMrs L L Hutchinson* BScPGCert SpLD (Dyslexia)AMBDAMiss H M Young MA (Cantab)PGCert SpLD (Dyslexia)AMBDAMrs R Anderton BSc MA ATSMr S Spruyt BA PGCert SpLD(Dyslexia) AMBDA

School Library and ArchiveMrs A J Edwards BA PGDipIL(Librarian and Archivist)Mrs C L Hall (Maternity Cover)Mrs S E Saunders (MaternityCover)Mrs N Ward BA (Senior LibraryAssistant)

ChaplainRev Dr J Goodair BA PhD(Chaplain, AssistantDesignated SafeguardingLead)

Medical CentreMrs K J Eccles RGN(Senior Nurse)Mrs L J Lord RGNMrs E J Storey RGNMrs L A Schofield RGN

Head of PocklingtonPrep SchoolMr I D Wright BSc

Deputy Head (Head of Pre-Prep)Mrs S A Cobb BSc

Assistant Head(Co-Curriculum)Mr J R Parker BA

Assistant Head (Curriculum)Mrs C L Sweeting BA

Pastoral Lead (Years 3 & 4)Mrs S E Rogers BA

Pastoral Lead (Years 5 & 6 )Mr D G Tyrell BEd

Teaching StaffMrs E V Afford BAMr A J Bull BScMiss E V Carless BAMrs J Cliff BAMrs L Cooke BScMrs C J Dance BAMrs K L Dewhirst BAMrs K J Foster BAMrs S M Green ArtMrs A K Holtby BA (Pre-SchoolLead)Mrs A Hughes BAMrs J K Kay BEdMiss E N Kendra BAMrs E Kennedy BScMr J Ott BAMrs V Peart BAMiss R K Shepherd BScMrs B Steel BAMrs R E D Walton BA

Learning SupportMrs J Bousfield BA

Classroom AssistantsMrs C V AdamsonMr A FalkinghamMrs K SpruytMiss A G Thompson

Support StaffMatron

Miss W Gilmour

After School CareMrs J M Dicker (Prep)Mrs A K Holtby BA (Pre-SchoolLead)Mrs K Spruyt

OfficeSchool SecretaryMiss N A S Milsom

Office AssistantMrs G Briggs

Pocklington Day House Masters/Mistresses

Dolman

Mr G J Shepherd MA (Sixth Form)Miss L E Clarke BA (Middle School)Mr I J Andrews BA(Lower School)

Gruggen

Mrs H T Alexander BA(Sixth Form)Mrs A K V Hallam BA(Middle School)Mrs L J Walker BSc(Lower School)

Hutton

Miss A L Sargeant BSc MInstP(Sixth Form)Mr A W F Hall BA(Middle School)Mr C Braidwood-Smith MA(Lower School)

Wilberforce

Mr R P Bond BEd(Sixth Form)Mr I Hashim BA(Middle School)Mrs M S Wilson MSc BA(Lower School)

Boarding House Staff

Dolman Junior Boys (aged 8 - 15+)

Mrs N Bradshaw MA(Housemistress)Mr C A Lambert(Resident Boarding HouseTutor)Mrs G Briggs(Non-resident BoardingAssistant)Mrs M Pearcy(Non-resident Tutor)Mrs A Woodcock (Day Matron)Mrs B King (Housekeeper)Mr S R Bradshaw(Non-resident Assistant)

Senior HousesFenwick-SmithSenior Boys (aged 16 - 18+)

Mr P M H L Dare BA MA RSADip TEFL(Housemaster)Mr T M Loten BA(Resident Boarding HouseTutor)Mr R P Bond BEdMr M J Butcher BSc(Non-resident House Tutors)Mrs J C Dowson (DayMatron)Mrs S Terry (Housekeeper)Mr J M Wheeler BSc(Resident Head of Athleticand Coaching Development)

Orchard Junior Girls (aged 8 to 15+)

Mrs L Scrowston(Housemistress)Mrs C L Hall BA(Resident House Tutor)Miss E D Nadai BA (FrenchAssistant resident in Faircote)Mrs B King(Day Matron)Miss F R G Marsh(Resident Sports Assistant)

FaircoteSenior Girls (aged 15 - 18+)

Miss C Thackray BA(Housemistress)Miss E J Burg(Resident Boarding HouseTutor)Miss E D Nadai BA(French Assistant)Mrs A J CheneryMiss L E Clarke BAMrs L J Lord RGNMrs G J Smith (Day Matron)Mrs A Draser (Housekeeper)

PocklingtonPrep School

BursarMr P S Bennett BSc FLS

Deputy Bursar

Mrs J L Knott

Domestic BursarMr A D’Arcy MIH Cert Ed

Premises ManagerMr M G Partis

Personnel Services ManagerMrs S Readhead PGDip DSBMAinstAM Chartered MCIPD

Health and Safety AdvisorMr A P Clark

ICT Network ManagerMr S Hodgson

PA to HeadmasterMrs A C Ward

Admissions SecretaryMrs F A Lambert

External Relations DirectorDr S McNamee PhD BSc

OP Liaison OfficerMrs R Dare BA MBA

Communications OfficerMrs E L Frankish BA

Development OfficerMrs S Kay BA

ChairmanMr T A Stephenson MA FCA

Vice-ChairmanMr J L Burley BSc MRICS -

Mr J A Farmer FCA -

GovernorsMr J C Bloom

Mrs E Bryers

Mr J S L Burke BDS

Mr D G Buttery BA DL

Dr J D P Cooper MA DPhil FSAFRHistS (Nominated,representing the University ofYork)

Mrs D Flint MBA

Mrs J Good BSc, representingthe Lord LieutenantMr J Hargan LLB (Hons)Dr J R Hind MA MEd PhDRev G Hollingsworth MAEx-officio, Vicar of Pocklington

The Rt HonSir Greg Knight MPEx-officio, MP for YorkshireEast Constituency

Mr S W Lunt LLB

Mr K B Morrow BA NPQH

Professor R C Nolan MANominated, representingSt John’s College Cambridge

Dr D A Nott BA PHd MA DipSoc Admin

Cllr G Perry CEng MIMechEFIHEEMNominated, representingPocklington Town Council

Mrs L Rickatson LLB (Hons)

Mr S M Shastri BTech (MiningEngineering) MSc FRSA FRGSNominated, representing TheUniversity of Hull

The Reverend L Slow BScNominated, representing theArchbishop of York

Mrs HL Smith BA

Life Patrons

Mrs J Atkinson

Mrs J S Davies DL

The Rt Hon D M Davis MP

Mr B Fenwick-Smith MA

The Rt Hon The Earl of Halifax JP DL

Mr R E Haynes MA

Mrs N Jennings

Mr J L Mackinlay DL FCAFCMA

Mr C M Oughtred MA DL

Mr D V Southwell

Dr A J Warren MBE MA MPhilFRHS

Major General H G Woods CB MVO MBE MC DL MADLitt (Hon) FRSA FBIM

Clerk to the GovernorsMr P S Bennett BSc FLS

The Governors are the directors of

Pocklington School Trustee Limited.

SupportStaff


The Board ofGovernors


Enquiries Entry examinations– further details

Visits and Open MorningsIndividual visits can be arranged at any time. Families are alsoencouraged to come to an open morning. Seewww.pocklingtonschool.com for up-to-date information onour Open Events which are generally held each term inOctober, November (for the Sixth Form), March and June.

RegistrationRegistration of a prospective pupil means that the schooladmissions office will, at the appropriate time for each stage,proceed with arrangements for entry. It also means that theschool will stay in touch with your family, sending outinformation about open mornings and other school events.Parents can register a son or daughter by completing andsubmitting the registration form enclosed with this brochure.

AdmissionsAdmissions PolicySubject to the entry criteria given below, we seek to admitcandidates who will benefit from what the school has to offerand whom it will be able to support. Children with mildlearning difficulties can be supported, as can those who willin due course seek entry to the most demanding universitycourses. We uphold a non-discriminatory admissions policy inrespect of disability, gender, race or any factor which isunlawful or unreasonable.

Years of EntryThe most common entry points are at Reception and SchoolYear 3 at Pocklington Prep School and the 1st Year (SchoolYear 7), 3rd Year (School Year 9) or the Sixth Form inPocklington School. Pupils can however be accepted for allschool years, subject to vacancy.

Entry Criteria for Offer of Places

Offers of places at Pocklington School and at PocklingtonPrep are subject to vacancy and to a satisfactory entry examresult and school report. An interview may also be held. EntryExaminations at the various stages are:

Pocklington Prep SchoolPre-School and Pre-Prep Entry AssessmentsPupils are assessed on an individual basis. Applicants areinvited to join the appropriate class at a convenient time.

Pocklington Prep Entry ExaminationPocklington Prep School Year 2 pupils automatically progressto Year 3.

Details are given in the booklet ‘Entrance to Pocklington PrepSchool’ which gives information for all year groups andincludes sample questions. For entry in September 2018 theentry examination will be held on 20th January 2018. Detailsof Pocklington Prep School Scholarships are given in the nextsection.

Pocklington SchoolEntry ExaminationsLower School

1st and 2nd Year (School Years 7 and 8)

Pocklington Prep School Year 6 pupils will normally progressto Year 7, provided there are no concerns about a child’sbehaviour or ability, which have been previouslycommunicated to parents. Year 6 prep school pupils will sitassessments for the purposes of academic awards andsetting. Details are given in the booklet ‘Entry Procedures forthe Lower School for September 2018’. This is available onrequest, and is also sent to all those who register for LowerSchool entry. The entrance examination will be held on 20 January 2018.

Middle School

3rd and 4th Year (School Years 9 and 10)

Arrangements for entry into the Middle School are similar tothose into the Lower School. Details are given in the booklet‘Entry Procedures for the Middle School for September 2018’sent to families after registration. The entrance examinationwill be held on 20 January 2018. The scholarship examinationwill be held on 3 February 2018.

Preparatory School Candidates

Candidates joining the Middle School (3rd Year, SchoolYear 9) from preparatory schools either sit Common Entranceor Pocklington School entry/scholarship examinations on thedates given in the section above entitled Middle School.Advice about examinations is available from the school orfrom the head of your preparatory school.

Sixth Form

There is no separate entry examination for the Sixth Form.Internal candidates must achieve the required GCSE gradesto progress into the Sixth Form. Means tested bursariesand scholarships are available (See page 12).

Pocklington Prep Reception – Year 2 Informal assessmentSchool

Years 3-6 Pocklington Prep School entry examination

Pocklington School Years 7-10 Pocklington School (1st-4th Year) entry examination

Year 9 Pocklington School (3rd Year entry) entry examination or Common Entrance

Year 12 GCSE grades to include (Sixth Form) 4B grades and 2C grades


Fees 2017 – 2018

Fees

Fees are averaged over the entire course of learning atPocklington Prep and Pocklington Schools. Fees arecalculated with reference to the expected pupil cost over thewhole academic year: costs are fixed for that year whether ornot a pupil is present or on leave preparing for GCSE, or A Level examinations. Fees are charged termly in advance inthree equal instalments. A rebate is made for meals not takenby day pupils during exam leave. GCSE and A Level studentsdo not return to school after their last examination – we feelthey have earned the reward of a good rest – but they can doso if they wish to participate in sport and other schoolactivities. Pupils may also attend to use study facilities duringperiods of exam leave: staff are available to help with exampreparation with individual advice or by means of tutorialsand revision sessions.

Governors reserve the right to alter the amount of any fee orcharge with one term’s notice. A full term’s notice must begiven, in writing, before the withdrawal of a pupil or a changeof status from boarding to day. In default of such notice oneterm’s fees are chargeable.Payment of Fees

Terms applying to payment of fees are given in theparent/school agreement. The following should however benoted:All fees are charged termly in advance and accounts arepayable on or before the first day of term. Optional extras arecharged to the account for the term following thatin which the charges are incurred.Parents can elect to use the Pocklington Monthly PaymentPlan to pay by direct debit. The fees for the year includingoptional extras can be paid in 10 monthly instalments.Payments begin in the July before the start of the AcademicYear in question and those wishing to use this service shouldcontact the Bursar before that date.Fees can also be paid monthly by direct debit via third partyproviders including School Fee Plan and Close Brothers. Thisenables the Foundation to collect the full fee at the beginningof term and parents pay the provider via a monthly directdebit. A service charge is made by the companies and there isno long term commitment to the scheme.It may be possible to arrange for lump sum payments to meetfees over periods in excess of 6 terms.Further details of any of these methods of payment areavailable from the Bursar or the School Accountant.

Fee Discounts (including Sibling and Forces)

Sibling discounts are offered to families with threeor more children concurrently attending Pocklingtonand Pocklington Prep schools. The annual discount rates are:

£1,250 reduction for the third child

£1,750 reduction for the fourth child

£2,500 reduction for the fifth child

Discounts are only available to parent(s) with full financialresponsibility for the children. Discounts cannot becombined except in cases where academic awards have beenmade.

Forces Discount

A 10% discount is offered to boarding pupils whose parentsare members of the Armed Forces. Pocklington School is asenior school from the age of 11 for the purposes of CEA.Further details are available from the Bursar and from unitadministrative offices.

Optional Extras and Additional Charges

Some items are provided at additional cost: these includeMusic Tuition; fees for extra tuition; bus charges, OldPocklingtonian Association subscription, House charges,clothing and equipment, some educational visits,photographs and other items ordered by parents or pupils.

Music lessons Pocklington School £21.50 per lesson

Music lessons Pocklington Prep School £21.00 per lesson

Old Pocklingtonian Association £390 (page 11)Lifetime Membership

English as an additional language (page 11)

with effect from September 2017

Per Term Per Academic Year

Pocklington SchoolBoarder £9,176 £27,528 5 Day Boarder £8,440 £25,320 Day pupil £4,708 £14,124 Lunch Day Pupil £280 £840

Pocklington Prep SchoolBoarder £7,422 £22,266 5 Day Boarder £6,890 £20,670 Day Pupil £3,947 £11,841 Year 3 Day pupil £3,060 £9,180Year 3 Junior Boarder £6,506 £19,518Reception, Year1 and 2 £2,516 £7,548 Lunche Day Pupil £247 £741 Lunch (Recept, Y1 & Y2) £213 £639

EXTENDED DAY PUPIL1 Night £190 £570 2 Nights £374 £1,122 3 Nights £552 £1,656 4 Nights £725 £2,175 5 nights £892 £2,676

Boarding for day pupils £60 per night


Boarding Fees

Boarding fees for pupils aged 8 - 13 include all weekendoutings and activities as these are compulsory for all juniorboarders. Boarders aged 13+ can choose whether or not toparticipate in an outing or activity away from school and arecharged extra for these trips.Occasional Boarding for day pupils is subject to availabilty ofbeds in the appropriate boarding house. Stays must beagreed and booked in advance with the relevantHousemaster or Housemistress. Fees for this service will bebilled at the end of the term in which the stay occurs.

Boarding Categories

Full Boarding

Pupils live in school for 7 days a week during term time. Onlygoing home or to guardians for Exeats, holidays and otherspecial occasions.

5-Night (Weekly) Boarding

Pupils live in school Monday to Friday going home atweekends after Saturday games for Pocklington Schoolpupils or after school on Fridays for Pocklington Prep pupils.Boarders may return either on Sunday night or Mondaymorning. Full and weekly boarders have preference overcasual boarding applicants.

Flexible Boarders

Pupils elect to regularly spend the same 2 to 4 weekdaynights as boarders. This option is subject to availability ofbeds in the appropriate boarding house.

Casual Boarders

Pupils board on an occasional/ad-hoc basis at a frequencybelow that of a Flexible Boarder not necessarily on the sameweekday nights each time. This option is subject toavailability of bedspace in the appropriate house.

Extended Day Boarding for Day Pupils

This allows pupils to stay beyond 5.45 pm and can bearranged on a flexible or casual basis.Pupils are assigned to the age appropriate boarding houseand may join boarders for breakfast before school starts andalso join boarders for meals, study and boarding activitiesbefore going home by 8 pm. Casual options of between 1and 4 nights per week are also available for Extended DayBoarders.

English as an Additonal Language

English lessons are available to pupils whose first language isnot English. The frequency of lessons depends on thefluency of the student. The termly cost ranges from £227 fora weekly lesson to £867 for 5 lessons per week. Charges areadded to the end of term bill.

Old Pocklingtonian Association Lifetime Membership

The Old Pocklingtonian Association was established over100 years ago for former pupils, and has traditionallyprovided a link to the school once pupils have left throughregular sporting and social events as well as offering careerand mentoring support for current and former pupils.Membership is open to all former pupils of PocklingtonSchool. Lifetime membership is currently £390. This is paidvia the school bill in equal termly instalments from Y7 untilthe end of Y11 or over two years in the Sixth form for thosepupils who enter the school for the Sixth Form.Further details about the Association and membershipbenefits are available from Mrs Rachel Dare, OP LiaisonOfficer. Email: [email protected]

Supporting Families Beyond the Normal School Day

Pocklington Prep School After School Care

Parents of Pocklington Prep School pupils who would liketheir children to stay in school after normal closing time canmake use of the After School Care facility either on a regularbasis or on a drop in basis. There are separate supervisedsessions for Prep and Pre-prep pupils. After School Care atPocklington Prep starts at 4.00 pm and ends at 5.45 pm.There is no charge for the first 15 minutes of the sessionafter which the charge is £2.00 per half hour. Evening mealscan also be arranged. There is a cost for this service.

Lower School Prep Room

This provides a supervised quiet room for Lower Schoolpupils until 5.00 pm. Attendance is compulsory for all lowerschool pupils who cannot be collected at 3.45 pm and whoare not participating in after school activities. Pupils whoneed to stay later can work in the library provided parentsregister with the Librarian, Mrs Edwards in advance.

Middle School and Sixth Form

Middle School pupils (ages 13+ to 15+) and Sixth Formpupils who cannot be collected at 5.00 pm must report tothe library. Parents must register in advance with The Librarian, Mrs Edwards.


Scholarships and exhibitions

Further Notes on Awards for Pocklington School

Dolman Awards for Lower School

Dolman awards are open to all pupils entering the 1st Year(School Year 7) in September 2017. Awards will be made tothe best performing pupils in the entrance examination.

Gruggen Awards for Middle School

Gruggen awards are open to pupils entering the 3rd Year(School Year 9) in September 2017. Awards will be made tothe best performing pupils in the 13+ scholarshipexamination.

Hutton Awards for Sixth Form

Hutton awards are offered to high performing GCSEcandidates, both external and internal. Normally awards aremade to those achieving in the region of 8 A* and above.

Awards Held

Pupils may not hold more than one Dolman, Gruggen orHutton Award at any one time. It is, however, possible forholders of exhibitions to advance to become a scholar at asubsequent award (e.g. a Dolman exhibitioner would notbecome a Gruggen exhibitioner but could become aGruggen scholar).

Sixth Form Bursaries

A limited number of Sixth Form Bursaries, worth up to 100%of the day fee, are available to Sixth Form applicants forSeptember 2018. Bursary applications must be madeby the end of February 2018 and bursaries will be awarded onmerit as a result of examination, recital, performance or trial inMarch 2018 and after assessment of the means of parents orguardians. The candidate must also achieve the GCSE gradesrequired for Sixth Form entry i.e. a minimum of 4Bs and 2Cs.Full details are available from the Bursar.

Bursarial Assistance

If funding is available after supporting the Sixth formbursary scheme, bursaries are available on a means-testedbasis and are primarily intended to support scholars andexhibitioners who would not otherwise be able to attend theschools.It may be possible to provide support to current pupils whenfinancial circumstances change at an important stage of thepupil’s school career. It is also possible for parents toapproach external trusts for additional support.

Academic AwardsAcademic scholarships and exhibitions are offered tocandidates for Pocklington Prep and to candidates for the1st Year, 3rd Year and Sixth Form of Pocklington School.Awards are available to both internal and externalcandidates. The aim of the awards is to recognise andpromote academic excellence.

TenurePocklington School awards are tenable for the duration of thepupil’s time at Pocklington. Pocklington Prep awards aretenable for the pupil’s time at Pocklington Prep. Tenure of allawards is subject to continued satisfactory performance andbehaviour.

Summary of Academic Awards(Academic Year 2017 - 2018)Academic Awards

Music ScholarshipsPocklington School awards a maximum of six scholarshipsannually, with three specifically intended for pupils joiningthe school at 13+, each valued at 5% of the day fee.Auditions will be held in the Lent term. Pupils interested inapplying for a music scholarship should contact the Directorof Music, to arrange an audition.The entry points with minimum achievement are:

Year Group First Instrument Second Instrument

1st Year Grade 5 Grade 3

3rd Year Grade 5 Grade 5

4th Year Grade 6 Grade 5

Sixth Form Grade 8 Grade 5

Year of Award Maximum Value as Entry Number a percentage of Annual Day Fee


Pre-Prep No awards

Pocklington Prep Pocklington Prep 2 10% Scholarship

Y3 -Y6 Pocklington Prep 2 5% Exhibition

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Y7 Dolman 3 5% Exhibition

3rd Year Gruggen 3 10% Scholarship

Y9 Gruggen 3 5% Exhibition

Sixth Form Hutton Scholarship 2 10% Exhibition

Y12 Hutton Exhibition 2 5%

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Pocklington Centre

Getting here

By Road: Pocklington is easily accessible from the A1079 linking

York and Hull.

By Rail: York Railway Station is approximately 30 minutes by taxi.

Buses depart from outside the station.

By Air: Leeds Bradford, Humberside and Manchester airports are

all within easy driving distance.

By Sea: The ferry terminal in Hull is approximately

45 minutes drive away (sailings from Rotterdam and Zeebrugge).

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