St Peter's School, York

A-Level Results:

2025; A* 19%, A*–A 49%, A*–B 76%, A*–C 93%

GCSE Results:

2025; Grade 9 24%, Grades 9–8 44%, Grades 9–7 64%, Grades 9–6 81%, Grades 9–5 90%
Other results if suitable to show and list: 2025 university progression headline: 65% of pupils gained places at Russell Group universities

Oxford and Cambridge Admissions:

The School’s published university destinations include Oxford and Cambridge among recent leaver outcomes.

UK G5 University Admissions:

The School’s published university destinations include G5 universities, with recent leaver outcomes featuring Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL and LSE.

School Introduction:
St Peter’s School, York is a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 2–18, set on an impressive riverside campus close to the historic centre of York.

Founded in AD 627, St Peter’s offers a seamless all-through education with a strong sense of tradition and a distinctly modern approach to pupil development. The School is known for excellent academic outcomes at GCSE and A Level, a purposeful culture of aspiration, and a supportive pastoral framework that helps pupils thrive as individuals.

School Overview:
St Peter’s provides an integrated journey from early years through to Sixth Form within one school community. The scale of the campus allows pupils to enjoy space, sport and outdoor learning alongside academic challenge, creating a balanced experience that feels rare for a city-centre setting.

Pupils benefit from a strong house system and a culture that values both achievement and participation, with clear pathways for academic extension and university preparation. The School’s location also brings the best of York within easy reach, adding richness to trips, enrichment and wider learning.

School Facilities & Extracurricular Activities:
Co-curricular life is a major strength at St Peter’s. Pupils have extensive opportunities across sport, music, drama, clubs and societies, with strong participation and clear routes to represent, perform and lead. Academic extension is also a feature, supporting pupils to explore interests beyond the curriculum and develop the independent thinking and confidence required for competitive university courses.

The scale of the School supports both breadth and depth, enabling pupils to try new activities while also progressing to high levels in their chosen areas.

Curriculum:
St Peter’s delivers a broad and academically ambitious curriculum through Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, with strong preparation for public examinations at GCSE and A Level.

Teaching is designed to build excellent fundamentals, strong study habits and confident subject mastery, supported by academic enrichment and structured guidance for future pathways. In Sixth Form, students pursue advanced subject study with a clear focus on university readiness, including extension programmes that strengthen research, critical thinking and admissions preparation.

Boarding Life:
Boarding at St Peter’s offers a supportive home-from-home experience within the School’s wider community and is available from age 8. Boarding houses provide a structured, caring environment with strong routines, pastoral support and a lively programme beyond lessons.

Boarders benefit from full access to the School’s academic and co-curricular opportunities while developing independence, confidence and lasting friendships in a welcoming, well-organised setting.