Allerthorpe School, Pocklington

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 1116

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Jennifer Walker
Pupils:20 / 50 capacity
LA:East Riding of Yorkshire
Phone:01759205105
Address:Innov8 Business Park, Carr Lane, Pocklington, YO42 1NT
Status:open
Opened:13 May 2024

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 23 September 2025View full report
URN:150452
UKPRN:10100356
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Goole and Pocklington
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

Pocklington The Balk (22011812)
517m · 8 min walk
Pocklington Canal Head (22001316)
1.0km · 17 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

40%

Available places

20 pupils

50 capacity

30 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Pocklington

Low pressure
New homes approved:129
Projected new pupils:23

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Pocklington

Admissions Demand - East Riding of Yorkshire

Low demand0.83x oversubscription

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)

Inspection History(2)

23 September 2025
26 March 2024

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