Question 1

Is St Peter's School 2-18 a good school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. St Peter's was confirmed to meet all regulatory standards in its March 2025 ISI inspection. GCSE results place the school 262nd out of 3,895 academically, and A-level results show 80% of grades at A*-B, ranking 239th out of 2,549 academically. The school combines strong academics with exceptional breadth of opportunity; over 80 clubs and 15 sports reflect genuine institutional commitment to developing the whole person.

Question 2

What are the fees at St Peter's School 2-18?

Accepted Answer

Day fees for 2025-26 range from £13,695 per year (Reception-Year 2) to £28,080 per year (Sixth Form), charged termly. Full boarding is significantly more expensive; UK/EEA boarders in the Sixth Form pay £48,090 per year. Music tuition is additional at £41 per 40-minute lesson. Bursary support is available for families with financial need; the school encourages applications and considers them confidentially alongside admissions.

Question 3

How competitive is entry to St Peter's School 2-18?

Accepted Answer

Entry is competitive across most points. The school is regularly oversubscribed, particularly at Year 7, Year 9, and Sixth Form. Entrance examinations and interviews are part of assessment; strong primary/secondary school performance is necessary but not sufficient. At Sixth Form particularly, pupils are expected to have achieved good grades and demonstrate particular strengths in chosen A-level subjects.

Question 4

What sports and activities does St Peter's School 2-18 offer?

Accepted Answer

The school provides over 80 co-curricular activities and 15 sports. Major sports include rugby, hockey, cricket (notably winning the national U18 T20 championship at Lord's in 2024), rowing (the Boat Club is one of the world's oldest school rowing clubs), athletics, tennis, swimming, and many others. Non-sports activities include music ensembles (School Choir with 150+ members), drama productions, Debating Society, Languages Club, STEM clubs including Coding, Eco Club, and Duke of Edinburgh. All clubs and societies are free with school fees.

Question 5

Does St Peter's School 2-18 have strong music provision?

Accepted Answer

Music is exceptional. The School Choir averages over 150 members, with more selective Chapel Choir and Chamber Choir. Pupils sing at York Minster for regular services and Christmas Carol Service, and prestigious venues including St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Four boys and four girls in Year 4 are selected annually as York Minster Choristers. Specialist music scholarships cover 10-30% of fees and include tuition on up to three instruments.

Question 6

What is the boarding experience like at St Peter's School 2-18?

Accepted Answer

Boarding is genuine residential community rather than mere supervision. The school maintains dedicated boarding houses with staff who know pupils individually. From September 2025, the school is expanding options beyond full boarding to include weekly, flexi, and exam-only boarding. Exeats occur regularly to maintain family contact. Boarders develop genuine independence and become part of a close-knit residential community.

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