Pocklington School vs Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pocklington School
York · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
641 students
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
York · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,167 students
| Measure | Pocklington School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Woldgate School and Sixth Form College York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #306 of 366 | #106 of 366 |
| National rank | #3480 of 4,090 | #1411 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 641 | 1,167 |
| Pupils on roll | 641 | 1,167 |
| Free school meals | – | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 73.7% | 106.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.7 | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 45.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.1% | 66.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | 32.7 |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.pocklingtonschool.com | www.woldgate.net |
The verdict
- •Woldgate School and Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 20.7).
- •Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 641.
- •Pocklington School is a independent school while Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pocklington School better than Woldgate School and Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), Woldgate School and Sixth Form College ranks higher (61.4 vs 20.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pocklington School and Woldgate School and Sixth Form College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pocklington School: 641. Woldgate School and Sixth Form College: 1,167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pocklington School and Woldgate School and Sixth Form College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Pocklington School is 306th of 366 and Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is 106th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).