Pocklington School offers a number of scholarships for excellence in academic, music and sporting ability.
Rewarding excellence and celebrating exceptionl talent
Pocklington School awards are tenable for the duration of the pupil's time at Pocklington. Tenure of all awards is subject to continued satisfactory performance and behaviour. Whilst awards do not come with a financial incentive, a programme of development and challenge is provided to award recipients of all types of award.
Academic Scholarships
Academic scholarships and exhibitions are designed to reward excellence and to celebrate exceptional talent for pupils joining Year 7, Year 9 and for entry into the Sixth Form.
Dolman Awards are open to all pupils entering Year 7. Three Dolman Scholarships and three Dolman Exhibitions are available each year. Awards will be made to the best performing pupils in the entrance assessment.
Gruggen Awards are open to all pupils entering Year 9. Three Gruggen Scholarships and three Gruggen Exhibitions are available each year. Awards are made to the best performing pupils in the 13+ scholarship assessment.
Hutton Awards are offered to the highest performing students at GCSE (internal and external). Two Hutton Scholarships and two Hutton Exhibitions are available each year. In previous years, awards have been offered to students achieving in the region of eight GCSEs at grade 8 to 9 and above.
External pupils who would like to apply for an academic scholarship should contact the Admissions Officer Gemma Briggs, who can be contacted by email or by filling in the query form.
Music Scholarships
The Music Scholarship Programme aims to recognise and develop musical excellence, develop performance and compositional skills and develop the necessary attributes to prosper as a musician in a demanding competitive field as a professional or amateur.
A maximum of six music scholarships are awarded annually. The scholarships are tenable for the full period when the holder is at Pocklington School, although they are subject to satisfactory musical progress, contribution, and behaviour.
The entry points with typical standards of achievement at the time of application are:
| YEAR GROUP | FIRST INSTRUMENT |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | Grade 3/4 |
| Year 9 | Grade 5 |
| Year 10 | Grade 5/6 |
| Year 12 | Grade 7/8 |
Candidates will be assessed by performance and interview in auditions held in the Lent term. Pupils interested in applying for a music scholarship should contact the Admissions Officer Gemma Briggs by email.
Please note that those candidates who do not yet study a second instrument will be expected to begin lessons in a second study in order to broaden their musical experience.
Sports Scholars Programme
The Sports Scholars Programme is available for students entering into Pocklington School in Year 12. Sports scholars have access to the Sports Scholars Programme throughout their time at Pocklington School and are expected to make a significant contribution to the sporting life of the School.
Want to know more?
Mrs Gemma Briggs is the contact for all UK admissions queries for the Pre-School, Pre-Prep, Prep School, Pocklington School and Sixth Form. You can telephone the office, write or email, using the contact details below.
Mrs Gemma Briggs
Admissions Officer
Pocklington School West Green,
Pocklington, York YO42 2NJ
(01759) 321200
admissions@pocklingtonschool.com
Mrs Victoria Lea is the contact for all International admissions queries amd can be contacted by email here. Please click the link below for key information regarding application to international admissions.
