How to Apply
We are delighted that you are considering applying for a place at St Peter’s School.
Pupils may choose to join us at St Peter's 2-8, St Peter's 8-13 or St Peter’s 13-18.
Please use our helpful Admissions Calculator below to find out when your child can join St Peter’s School and learn more about our admissions process. We would encourage you to apply at least one year in advance.
When you apply, our friendly admissions team will guide you through our application process. We are very happy to supply all the advice and guidance you may need, and please ask as many questions as possible to ensure you have all the information you need to choose the right school for your child.
Application Deadlines
Applications for Reception and Sixth Form entry in September must be submitted by 31 October. Applications for Nursery and Years 4 to 10 must be submitted by 31 December.
The deadline for applications all year groups entry in the academic year has now passed and most year groups are fully subscribed. Please contact the Admissions Team for more information on availability of places before making an in-year application.
If you are considering an application, please note that outside of the main entry points (which are Nursery, Reception, Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12. Year 4 is the entry year for York Minster Choristers), most of our year groups are oversubscribed with limited places or are already operating a waiting list. Please contact our Admissions Team for more information before applying for other year groups.
We very occasionally have spaces for entry midway through the academic year. Please contact the Admissions Team to discuss whether we might have space for a mid-year entry for your child and what other options might be available.
If you are interested in joining St Peter's and beyond and would like to discover more about St Peter's School, we would be delighted to welcome you for a visit. You can now register for our annual Open Events which take place in Autumn .
Chorister Admissions
A love of singing is the key to becoming a chorister. We are looking for boys and girls who enjoy making music, are enthusiastic about learning and will bring their own passions and personalities to St Peter’s School.
Entry Requirements
Life as a chorister is busy and rewarding, with new adventures and opportunities each day. Choristers must live near enough for the extra duties of the choir to be practicable and typically join the choir between the ages of 8 and 9 and remain until the age of 13. All choristers are educated at St Peter’s School.
Assessments
All prospective choristers will be auditioned by Mr Robert Sharpe, Director of Music at York Minster. Formal singing experience is not required, but children need to be able to sing in tune, pitch notes and be interested in developing their musical talents. Further information will be available about the audition.
Choristers will also sit an entrance exam for St Peter’s 8-13, which will include computer-based maths, English and reasoning tests, a creative writing paper and a group task.
Submitting an Application
We are now accepting chorister applications for J1 (Year 4) entry.
Applicants should be ready to join Year 4 in September . There are no other opportunities to join the choir in other year groups. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Miss Sara Bath on 01904 527391 or email admissions@stpetersyork.org.uk.
External applicants should complete our application form by following the link below. Internal applicants should contact Miss Sara Bath to express their interest or enquire at the School Office.
International Admissions
St Peter's is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community.
Our children - and teachers - come from a range of backgrounds, from many different parts of England and from many different countries. Each year we welcome a number of applicants from overseas. Our friendly admissions team will guide you through the admissions process and answer any questions you might have.
Day Places
If you are relocating to live in York from another country and are looking for a day place for your child, contact us with any queries.
If you are not from England or have no knowledge or experience of the English education system, please find below some useful information on age groups, qualifications and where your child will fit.
| Age, 31 August | English year | St Peter’s year | School | Curriculum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Nursery | Nursery | St Peter's 2-8 | Foundation |
| 4 | Reception | Reception | ||
| 5 | Year 1 | Year 1 | Key Stage 1 | |
| 6 | Year 2 | Year 2 | ||
| 7 | Year 3 | Year 3 | Key Stage 2 | |
| 8 | Year 4 | J1 | St Peter's 8-13 | |
| 9 | Year 5 | J2 | ||
| 10 | Year 6 | J3 | ||
| 11 | Year 7 | J4 | Key Stage 3 | |
| 12 | Year 8 | J5 | ||
| 13 | Year 9 | Third Form | St Peter’s 13-18 | |
| 14 | Year 10 | Fourth Form | GCSE | |
| 15 | Year 11 | Fifth Form | ||
| 16 | Year 12 | Lower Sixth | A-Level |
Boarding
- We accept a smaller number of overseas boarding pupils each year from age 11 (J4 / Year 7) upwards. Entry is extremely competitive and you should contact us as early as possible and prior to making an application.
- All overseas boarders must have an educational guardian who lives within two hours' drive of the school. We recommend that you appoint a guardian accredited by AEGIS. For more information, please visit our page on Guardians.
- The School has a comprehensive procedure to ensure safe transit of its boarding pupils. Please visit our page on travel arrangements or contact us for more information.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- St Peter’s School is an English Language school. In order to cope with the high academic and social demands of the School, pupils must be fluent English speakers.
- We expect a high standard of written and spoken English from all applicants to St Peter’s, including boarding applications, and this will be assessed in the admissions process.
- We may recommend that pupils receive individual tuition in English at the parents’ expense. In this case, we are able to provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to assist pupils whose first language is not English.
- The EAL rate for September will be £30 per 40 minute lesson. The charge will be reviewed annually and will be charged in arrears for each term.
Visas and Passports
- St Peter's is a licensed sponsor of Child Study Visas for boarders and parents must state on application whether they wish to apply for a visa.
- Parents and Guardians are asked to note that the School is not responsible for the arrangement and administration of pupil visas and passports.
- In accordance with UK Visas and Immigration regulations copies of overseas boarders’ passports and visas will be kept by the school.
- It is the responsibility of the pupil’s parents via their Guardian to ensure that passports and visas are kept up to date.
- Please note that we do not sponsor study visas for day pupils so you will be asked for evidence of your child's Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom during the application process if they do not have a British, British National Overseas (BNO) or Irish passport.
International Agents
We welcome enquiries from International Agents and we can be contacted through the British Boarding Schools Network
Agents receive 10% of the first year's fee for any boarding pupil who is successfully placed with us.
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