Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
98%
Capacity
264
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Riding of Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 264 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Lynn Bartram, it falls under East Riding of Yorkshire local authority.
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 65 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 83% recommending the school (70 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Football, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire, Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Maxwell Road, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2HE |
| Headteacher | Lynn Bartram |
| Local Authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 264 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 264 / 270 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2025Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
70 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed65
85
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Maxwell Road, York
East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2HE
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