Boarding and International

Welcome to boarding at Pocklington School. We take pride in our warm and caring community where each boarder is treated like part of the family. Our focus on nurture and support allows every pupil to grow, make friends, enjoy, and reap the full benefits of the Pocklington experience.

Welcome from the
Head of Boarding

Our four modern and homely boarding houses are located on our beautiful campus in Pocklington, close to the historic cities of York and Hull. Our boarders love the fact that they have continued access to many of the School’s facilities for study and relaxation at the end of the school day and certainly enjoy the privilege of the 50-acre site as their back garden!

Boarding pupils benefit from a daily routine, with structure and academic support, as well as the chance to participate in our innovative and exclusive boarding activity programme which is designed carefully to suit different interests and ages and is available seven days a week.

An integral part of the Pocklington boarding experience is the pastoral support provided by our houseparents and wellbeing team. They ensure that all health needs are taken care of in our purpose-built Health and Wellbeing Centre and nurture the overall wellbeing of our boarders.

Boarding teaches our young people to live and work together harmoniously and to develop an understanding of other cultures and opinions. It builds the self-confidence, resilience and emotional maturity that sets boarders apart long before they leave school, ready to take on their next challenge.

Our boarding provision offers flexibility for our families and can be tailored to individual needs, whether that be full-time, weekly, part-time or occasional boarding. If you’re considering a boarding option for your child, come pay us a visit and let your child experience it first hand with a taster night.

- STEVE GREAVES , POCKLINGTON SCHOOL HEAD OF BOARDING

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Options for
boarding

Our boarding community is friendly, fun and a wonderful place to make friends for life. It also provides a safe and familiar environment where children can be cared for when parents are unable to be present due to events or circumstances.

We offer a range of flexible boarding options for your child to participate in boarding life in a way that suits your family. A taster night can be booked for your child to experience our facilities and see if it works for you. 

We look forward to welcoming you into our boarding community - come and see what we can offer.

BOARDING OPTIONS

Boarding pupils smiling and chatting in dormitory

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