St Peter's School York
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.
Key facts
· St Peter's School York is a day and boarding school.
· It is a pre-prep through to senior school and is for boys and girls (coeducational).
· The school welcomes boys and girls aged 2 to 18 years.
· St Peter's School York has over 1,000 pupils.
· The school is located in York in Yorkshire.
Why choose 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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Governance, Inspections and the Head
When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school.
Governance
The school is a registered charity managed by a board of governors. Read more on the Charity Commission website.
Inspections
The school was last inspected in March 2022. Read the inspection reports on the school's website.
Head
Jeremy Walker is Head Master of St Peter's York.
St Peter's School York Fees
Leavers' Destinations from St Peter's School York
When pupils leave St Peter's School York, they go on to a number of senior schools including:
No leavers' destinations information is available.
Feeder Schools for St Peter's School York
Pupils who attend St Peter's School York have joined from a number of prep schools including:
No feeder prep school information is available.
St Peter's School York Open Days
Open Days at St Peter's York
If you would like to know more about St Peter's York, the school would be delighted to welcome you for a visit. Parents can register for an Open Event via the school website.
More about St Peter's School York
St Peter's School York's address is Clifton, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6AB. To discover more, visit the St Peter's School York website and contact the Admissions Department to arrange a visit.
Next steps
If you think St Peter's School York might be of interest to your child, visit the St Peter's School York website and make contact with the Admissions Team to arrange a time to visit.