Join Our School
Give your child a happy and confident start
Choosing your child’s first school is a very special decision. At Pocklington CE VC Infant School, we provide a warm, caring and stimulating environment where children from Nursery to Year 2 feel safe, valued and excited to learn.
Our dedicated staff take time to get to know every child. Through purposeful play, engaging learning experiences and a rich curriculum, we help children develop confidence, independence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
As a Church of England infant school, our Christian character is at the heart of school life. Children learn to care for one another, celebrate difference and become thoughtful, compassionate members of their community. We want every child to flourish.
Come and meet us
The best way to discover what makes our school special is to come and see us in action. We would be delighted to show you around, introduce you to our staff and answer your questions.
To arrange a visit, please contact our friendly school office:
- Telephone: 01759 302699
- Email: office@pocklington-infants.org.uk
Applying for a Nursery place
Children can usually join our Nursery from the beginning of the term following their third birthday.
Nursery places are managed directly by the school. To ask about availability, arrange a visit or apply for a place, please contact the school office.
If we receive more applications than there are places available, places will be allocated according to the criteria set out in our Nursery Admissions Policy.
Please note that attending our Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception. Parents and carers must make a separate application for Reception through East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Applying for a Reception place
Applications for Reception places are managed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s School Admissions Team.
You can find application dates, guidance and the online application form on the East Riding school admissions website.
The council’s published admission arrangements are available below:
Moving school during the academic year
If you would like your child to join Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 during the school year, you will need to make an in-year application through East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Find out more and apply through the council’s in-year admissions and school transfers service.
We encourage you to contact us before applying so that you can visit the school and discuss your child’s needs with us.
Moving on to junior school
At the end of Year 2, children transfer to junior provision. Most of our children continue their journey at Pocklington Community Junior School, although families may apply for any junior school they prefer.
A separate junior-school application must be made through East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Attendance at Pocklington CE VC Infant School does not automatically secure a place at Pocklington Community Junior School.
We look forward to welcoming you
We understand that starting or changing school is a significant moment for the whole family. Our team will be happy to guide you through the process and help make your child’s transition as happy and successful as possible.
Come and discover a school where happy children love learning.