Allerthorpe School, Pocklington
Allerthorpe School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Pocklington.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Allerthorpe School in detail
Allerthorpe School in its own words
In its own words: "The school is laid out over 3 floors and has been designed to provide nurturing and engaging spaces for learners. The ground floor has a state-of-the-art sensory room catering for many different sensory needs and therapies including light, music and vibration. This room also provides a quiet space for learners to regulate."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Allerthorpe School has an education, health and care plan (20 of 20 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Allerthorpe School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Allerthorpe School excels at creating a caring, inclusive environment where pupils with special educational needs thrive. Teachers know each pupil well and provide tailored support that helps them make good progress academically and socially. The school goes above and beyond with enrichment activities, professional experiences, and preparation for life after school.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attendance rates that are significantly higher than other schools
- Strong focus on reading support with trained staff helping pupils improve fluency
- Excellent pastoral care and relationships - pupils settle quickly and feel valued
- Ambitious, adapted curriculum with high expectations for all pupils
- Comprehensive preparation for adulthood through careers guidance and independence skills
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not always match the intended curriculum content closely enough, affecting pupils' understanding of some topics
- Knowledge of fundamental British values could be more detailed in PSHE lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits, visiting speakers, industry-linked qualifications, independent travel training, careers sessions with local colleges
Allerthorpe School is a welcoming and inclusive independent special school that provides high-quality support for pupils with a range of special educational needs. The school has been judged as Good overall with Outstanding behaviour and attitudes.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from Allerthorpe School
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16 Jul 2026
Allerthorpe School Achieves Woodland Trust Green Tree School Bronze Award
26 Jun 2026
Melrose Education Schools Connect with the Community at Local Event
7 Mar 2026
Allerthorpe School Takes Part in National Bird Count to Support Learning and Conservation
23 Jan 2026
Allerthorpe School Learners Build Animal Homes as Part of Forest School Conservation Project
19 Dec 2025
Allerthorpe School Celebrates Festive Season with Christmas Dinner
17 Dec 2025
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
40%
Available places
20 pupils
50 places
30 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Pocklington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Pocklington
Across East Riding of Yorkshire council
Places available
3,771
Applications
3,190
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All secondary applications across East Riding of Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Allerthorpe School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
20
Total Pupils
14
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Allerthorpe School
How many pupils go to Allerthorpe School?
Allerthorpe School has around 20 pupils on roll.
Does Allerthorpe School have specialist SEN provision?
Allerthorpe School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Allerthorpe School?
Allerthorpe School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Allerthorpe School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Allerthorpe School?
Allerthorpe School is at Innov8 Business Park, Carr Lane, Pocklington, YO42 1NT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)