St. Peter's is a boarding and day school for girls and boys from 13 to 18 years old. It is situated close to the centre of the historic and beautiful city of York. St Olave's, the Junior School, shares the same campus and admits children from 8 years old. The fact that St Olave's is a separate school allows the children to feel secure in their own environment. As the pupil moves through the five different years at St Olave's, subjects are gradually added and new learning styles introduced in preparation for senior school. Children can enter the Nursery Class at Clifton Preparatory School from 4 years old.
St Peter's School is selective but pupils with a wide range of ability enter, are provided with excellent learning opportunities, have their progress carefully monitored, are given additional help when required, and provided with support for their non-academic and personal needs so that they learn quickly and well.
The overall development of the individual is the focus of attention. Pupils achieve to the highest level of their potential which leads to an excellent record of academic achievement for the school. It is common for pupils to get top marks in ten or more GCSE examinations and in four or more 'A' level examinations. Nearly all St Peter's pupils qualify to go to university should they choose to do so and the success of past pupils is outstanding.
The school provides ample opportunities for pupils to develop their creative and expressive talents in Art, Design, Music and Drama. All pupils are encouraged to become involved in a range of sporting activities because of the benefits to their health and welfare. The timetable allows ample opportunity for full enjoyment of an enormous variety of physical activities.
Pupils are encouraged to develop an awareness of the spiritual dimension of human life. The Christian tradition is expressed through the curriculum and through weekday services, regular Eucharists, Sunday Services in the School Chapel and two services each year in York Minster.
