Allerthorpe School, Pocklington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
40%
Available places
20 pupils
50 capacity
30 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Pocklington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Pocklington
Admissions Demand - East Riding of Yorkshire
Places available
3,801
Applications
3,146
Got 1st preference
97.8%
Got preferred school
99.7%
Secondary admissions across East Riding of Yorkshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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