List of Independent Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

There are a range of independent schools in East Riding of Yorkshire covering mixed schools, schools for boys and schools for girls.

Below you’ll find a list of those schools that we have included which have entry into year 7 (11 Plus entry).

East Riding of Yorkshire Independent Schools accepting entry into year seven

Hull Collegiate School

Hull Collegiate School is a mixed school.

Hull Collegiate School- 613 pupils.

“Co-educational day school from age 3 to 18. The school consistently achieves excellent academic results both at GCSE and A Level. A strong pastoral system complements innovative teaching and extra-curricular activities are varied and challenging. Participation in sport, music and drama is strongly encouraged as well as an active involvement in both the school and local communities.”

School Website: www.hullcollegiateschool.co.uk

Hymers College

Hymers College is a mixed school.

Hymers College- 946 pupils.

“An independent school for pupils aged 8 to 18, Hymers College is located within 45 acres of beautiful grounds in the centre of Hull, with an excellent range of facilities. Established in 1893, the school consistently performs well in public examinations and is currently ranked 14th best co-educational independent school in the country, based on A Level results.”

School Website: www.hymerscollege.co.uk

Pocklington School

Pocklington School is a mixed school.

Pocklington School- 759 pupils.

“Pocklington is a thriving independent school, 12 miles east of York, providing outstanding day and boarding education from 3-18 years. “You have enabled all our children to have the sort of education we hoped for them: one which made the most of their various talents and gave them the opportunity to develop their personalities in an environment which by encouraging respect for others promoted self-respect as well.” Pocklington School Parent”

School Website: www.pocklingtonschool.com

Preparing for entry into an Independent School

We have developed a section on how to prepare for Independent school exams and how to prepare for Independent School interviews so do please feel free to use these resources if you would like to.

If you are thinking of trying for an Independent School scholarship or bursary then please see our information page on that topic.

Equally, many independent schools publish past papers and we have past papers and sample papers which are useful for preparation in all the core areas:

Free sample 11 Plus English practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Maths practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning practice and past papers