St
Peter’s School
Welcome and Introduction to our Prep School Programme
Jeremy Walker, Head Master
Sara Bath, Prep School Liaison
We look forward to welcoming your pupils and staff to St Peter’s during the coming year to attend one of the range of events and activities we have on offer.
We can also arrange for a member of our staff to visit your school to deliver a masterclass or academic lecture of your choosing. While they are there, they can answer any questions your pupils might have about St Peter’s School and boarding life in the beautiful city of York.
I regularly attend events at our feeder schools to meet prospective pupils and their parents and I would be delighted to hear of any opportunities to attend future school fairs to get to know your families better.
We know that parents rely on their Head Teacher’s knowledge and recommendation to guide them on future destinations. Should you wish to see St Peter’s for yourself, please contact admissions@stpetersyork.org.uk to schedule a time.
St Peter's Teachers on Tour
Our experienced academic staff are out on tour! We can offer a range of subject-specific and stimulating topics to fit in with your curriculum. These can either be delivered in person at your school or on-site at St Peter’s School. For more information or to book, please use the QR code to visit our website or contact admissions@stpetersyork.org.uk.
Find out more about Teachers on Tour
13+ Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships at St Peter’s are honorary and awarded at the Head Master’s discretion. For new applicants to Year 9, we would expect excellent marks in the entrance examinations and initial entrance interview.
We would discuss this with you for any supplementary information which might be helpful in addition to the normal Head’s reference. Finally, the applicant would be invited to a Scholarship Interview with the Head before scholarships are awarded around Easter.
Academic Scholars have access to a huge range of academic extension, including lectures, trips, debates and challenges as well as an invitation to the annual Scholars’ Dinner. This has been rewarded with success in the Shine School Media Awards and ESU Debating competitions.
For more information on Scholarships, please visit our website
13+ Music Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to instrumentalists and singers who can offer a broad range of skills to the Music School. Scholarship awards may carry a concession on fees and they cover tuition for up to three instruments and examination fees for the duration of the award.
At audition, we expect a good Grade 5 standard on the first instrument and would expect to see a second instrument offered to a similar level for full scholarship, although potential is the most important aspect. The primary purpose of the awards is to provide leaders for our ensemble programme, but many also become confident soloists as well. The ability to play an orchestral/band instrument is essential and singing is an advantage. A good background in music theory is also highly recommended.
Award holders will normally contribute to two ensemble sessions a week for each instrument/voice that is covered under their award. Many of them participate in more sessions than this but this needs to be balanced against their overall co-curricular offering and academic commitments.
For more information on Music Scholarships, please visit our website
Music at St Peter's
The St Peter’s Music Department offers a wide range of ensembles and instrumental lesson teaching, spanning the entire orchestra. From our 150 strong school choir to small ensembles, performing music from the early 17th century to exciting new 21st century compositions, there’s always something new and interesting happening around the Department.
Our regular concerts frequently explore all veins of music – our most recent Autumn concert ranged from settings of the Magnificat to arrangements of Bernstein and Mancini. We frequently tour abroad, having visited Spain, Italy, Germany, France, and recently we performed across New York!
Our instrumental teachers are experienced musicians, and every term our pupils take music examinations, with a high percentage achieving a merit or distinction. Our senior pupils also take diploma examinations regularly. With more than 200 students involved in Music in the Senior School, there’s something for everyone.
Join us for interactive music sessions with Paul Miles-Kingston, Director of Music
We invite wind instrument players to join a Swing Band rehearsal on a Tuesday lunchtime and singers are welcome to attend a Chapel Choir rehearsal on a Friday. A buffet lunch will be served prior to both.
Please email admissions@stpetersyork.org.uk to find out more about the music sessions we can offer.
St Peter's Sport
At St Peter’s School participation and high performance are both integral characteristics of sport and physical activity and the role it plays in the lives of all our pupils. Sport is for every Peterite; we strive for pupils to develop a lifelong love of sport and to appreciate the value it brings to them physically, socially and mentally. St Peter’s has an ethos of participation, through experiencing a breadth and range of sports whilst developing and understanding key physical and life skills.
The sporting programme enables pupils to explore their potential in a nurturing environment whilst creating lifelong memories. This allows pupils the opportunity to excel and be supported in achieving their sporting ambitions. Pupils are expected to embody the ‘PETER’S’ spirit when participating in all physical activity by displaying Pride, Exploration, Teamwork, Endeavour, Respect and Self-awareness.
Join us for a sport session organised by Chris McTurk, Director of Sport
If your school would like a session on any sport organised and run by our specialist Sports staff, we would love to hear from you.
Find out more about Sport at St Peter's
Sports Festivals
The festivals are aimed at girls and boys who are currently in Year 5 or 6, of any ability. Please bring as many pupils as you wish, we will group them together on the day for a fun morning of sport.
Mixed group tournaments will begin at 11.20am, this will be followed by lunch.
Wednesday 4 February Swimming Gala
Wednesday 25 February Hockey Festival
Wednesday 11 March Netball Festival
Wednesday 13 May Tennis Tournament
St Peter's Experience Days
We are delighted to invite you to bring your pupils to experience what life at St Peter's has to offer. The day can be tailor-made to suit you.
Choose from a range of exciting and interactive workshops, academic talks, creative lessons and much more.
During your visit we will give you a tour of the school and there will be many opportunities to chat with our staff and pupils thoughout the day.
Please email us at admissions@stpetersyork.org.uk for further information.
St Peter's Boarding
St Peter's is not just a school where pupils come every day to learn; it is also home to a number of pupils who board full time, part-time or just for the occasional night.
Being part of our boarding community allows pupils to dedicate more time to the things they love, putting them in the best position to take advantage of all St Peter's School has to offer.
We have four boarding Houses; two girl's Houses and two boy's Houses, split by Years 7 -11 and Sixth Form.
For more information on Boarding at St Peter's please visit our website
Hear from our pupils
Alice
Joined St Peter's from Richmond House School
The move to St Peter's felt really natural to me, my previous school fully prepared me for the next steps and I was definitely ready for it. All the staff and pupils have been so welcoming.
Jasper
Joined St Peter's from Terrington Hall
I’ve really enjoyed my first few weeks at St Peter’s, I’ve made lots of new friends and have enjoyed playing in fixtures and trying new co-curricular clubs.
Ollie
Joined St Peter's from The Froebelian School
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I am really enjoying boarding part time at St Peter’s, it gives me time to take part in lots of co-curricular clubs after school, without a long journey home. There are lots of clubs to take part in for people with all interests.
Extend your stay in York
Our beautiful campus is just a few minutes’ walk from the heart of York and the York Railway Station. The walled city of York is one of England’s oldest, and is renowned for its heritage and unique architecture.
Why not extend your stay and visit one of the many exciting tourist attractions or museums, all of which provide incredible learning experiences.
The fantastic YHA in York is located just round the corner from St Peter’s School and 15 minutes’ walk from the city centre; an ideal location to base your stay.
Do come and visit – you can be assured of a warm Yorkshire welcome.
St Peter's School, York, YO30 6AB 01904 527300
admissions@stpeteryork.org.uk
www.stpetersyork.org.uk