Millthorpe School Competitors

York College has a £60 million building with first-class resources designed with post-16 students in mind. This, combined with the highest standards for individual student achievement, provides an outstanding environment for teaching and learning. The college has state of the art facilities including the Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, The Cookery, Hair & Beauty salon, spa and nail bar, a 3G sports pitch and multi-use games area, engineering and construction workshops, art & design studios and a Learning Centre on three floors equipped with the latest technology. York College is the largest provider of A Level and vocational programmes for 16 - 19 year olds in the region, offering over 40 A Level subjects and 80 vocational programmes. The college also offers a range of Higher Education courses for full and part-time study as well as many Adult Learning classes. York College has consistently maintained a high standard of achievement due to the highest quality of teaching and learning by tutors who are experts in their specialist subjects. This is underpinned by a strong pastoral and support system focussed on the individual needs of students.

Craven College began life in 1825. Craven College – a Further Education College based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, “The Gateway to the Dales”. Our unique position – at the juncture of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire enables us to offer a variety of further and higher education courses, including apprenticeships, undergraduate degrees, part-time adult education and courses for business.

Pocklington in an inclusive, family focused and academic day and boarding school that offers incredible experiences inside and outside the classroom for children aged 0-18 years. From Little Pips Nursery (opening in September 2025) through to Sixth Form, we encourage our pupils to be resilient, resourceful learners nurturing curiosity, imagination, and independent thinking every step of the way. Pocklington School lies 12 miles east of York in a rural setting on the edge of a vibrant, friendly market town. The 50-acre campus houses extensive facilities which includes a 300-seat theatre, £3m Art and Design Technology Centre, and indoor sports hall, conditioning room and swimming pool, plus 21-acres of grass sports pitches and two full-sized synthetic pitches. The school was founded in 1514 and has retained its strong tradition of encouraging pupils to have the courage to take chances with learning and always remain true to themselves. We aim to instil the Pocklington Values and Virtues into all of our pupils, to engage with our families and support them in raising the Pocklingtonians of tomorrow and to be open to innovation, conscious of tradition and so secure our Foundation's future. If you are considering an independent education for your child, please call our Admissions Officer on 01759 321200 and arrange a visit.