St Peter's School York

Boys & Girls, 2-18
Day & Boarding
Yorkshire

"St Peter's School York is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. The school is the fourth oldest in the world with a 1,400 year association with York Minster and the city of York, having been founded in 627 AD."

  • St Peter's School York is a coed pre-prep, prep and senior school, offering both day and boarding places.
  • The school welcomes approximately 1000 pupils with boys and girls aged from 2 to 18 years.
  • St Peter's School York is located at York in Yorkshire.
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Age
Boys & Girls, 2-18
Type
Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior
Category
Day & Boarding
Size
1000 pupils
St Peter's School York

Jeremy Walker is Head Master of St Peter's School York.

Ethos of St Peter's School York

Head Master Jeremy Walker says: 'We offer co-education from 2 to 18 and our three-school structure enables us to give a tailor-made experience for each age group while giving access to the facilities of the whole school and a strong sense of belonging. Situated just minutes from the heart of York, one of the nation’s greatest and most beautiful cities, there is a strong sense of being part of a modern, dynamic community where we walk, as our motto says, over ancient ways.'

Attain asked the school, what makes St Peter's York different – and why should parents consider it?

At St Peter's School, York, we give children the keys for life and the confidence to turn them, preparing pupils to be amazing adults by giving them diverse opportunities.

Life at St Peter's is busy, rewarding, and full of fun. Through our four pillars of qualifications, skills, interests, and values, we develop confident, rounded young people who go on to enjoy successful and fulfilled lives, making a positive impact.

St Peter's is renowned for academic excellence. In 2021, 91% of A Level results were A*-B and 75.7% of GCSE results were 9-7 (A*/A). A challenging and inspiring curriculum allows pupils to discover new passions and interests, leading them to study at some of the world's leading universities.

School days are adventurous on our 47-acre campus at the heart of historical York with over 80 co-curricular activities, 15 sports, 250 sports teams, and the largest Music School in the North.

Every child finds something they love.
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St Peter's School York

Visiting St Peter's School York

Open Events provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Find out more about open mornings at St Peter's School York.

St Peter's School York

St Peter's School York Fees, Inspections & Governance

Inspections

St Peter's School York is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website.

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St Peter's School York Admissions

To find out more about St Peter's School York, contact the Admissions team at the school.

St Peter's School York location map
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St Peter's School York
Clifton, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6AB.

Boys & Girls, 2-18 · Day & Boarding

To discover more, visit the St Peter's School York website.

St Peter's School York Leavers' Destinations

At the end of their time at St Peter's School York, pupils go on to a number of leading senior schools. Recent destinations include:

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