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  • Independent school for boys and girls

St Peter's School, York: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Clifton, York, YO30 6AB

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Thu 31 Dec

    Thursday 31 December 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: St Peter's School, York, checked

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £8,520a term

    2026–27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: St Peter's School, York, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 10 weeks

St Peter's School, York sets its own tests and decides after them. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

St Peter's School, York takes new pupils at 4+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, a group activity and a reference from the current school.

    Registration closes: Thursday 31 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 4+, 8+, 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 4+ entry

    How children are assessed: a play-based observation.

    Registration closes: Thursday 31 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 8+ entry

    How children are assessed: not checked yet.

    Registration closes: Thursday 31 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 13+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, a group activity and a reference from the current school.

    Registration closes: Thursday 31 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 16+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school, GCSE grade requirements and own subject papers.

    Registration closes: Saturday 31 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: St Peter's School, York, checked

More about entry from our guide

St Peter's Junior School is a section of St Peter's rather than a separate school, so Reception and Year 4 entry are shown here with senior entry. For every entry point we list what the school assesses but no dates, because the deadlines are published as standing rules without a year.

4+ (Reception)

Children joining Reception have an informal play-based assessmentSt Peter's School, York: Play observationChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: All children applying to St Peter’s School are assessed in some way, ranging from an informal assessment process for younger children to age-appropriate entrance assessments from Year 1 upwards.View the official source; the school uses entrance assessments from Year 1 upwards.

  • What the school assesses: informal play-based assessmentSt Peter's School, York: Play observationChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: All children applying to St Peter’s School are assessed in some way, ranging from an informal assessment process for younger children to age-appropriate entrance assessments from Year 1 upwards.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027St Peter's School, York: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: If you are considering entry into St Peter's School for 2027, please arrange an individual tour using the link below.View the official source

8+ (Year 4)

The school lists Year 4 as its chorister entry point. We have no assessment details for it yet.

  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027St Peter's School, York: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: If you are considering entry into St Peter's School for 2027, please arrange an individual tour using the link below.View the official source

11+ (Year 7)

Year 7 applicants take the school's own papers in English, maths and reasoning, write an extended piece and join a group activity, and the school asks their current school for a reference.

  • What the school assesses: group or team activitySt Peter's School, York: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: The entrance assessments will include computer-based maths, English and reasoning tests, a creative writing paper and a group task.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskSt Peter's School, York: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: The entrance assessments will include computer-based maths, English and reasoning tests, a creative writing paper and a group task.View the official source; school's own English assessmentSt Peter's School, York: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: The entrance assessments will include computer-based maths, English and reasoning tests, a creative writing paper and a group task.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSt Peter's School, York: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: The entrance assessments will include computer-based maths, English and reasoning tests, a creative writing paper and a group task.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentSt Peter's School, York: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: The entrance assessments will include computer-based maths, English and reasoning tests, a creative writing paper and a group task.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolSt Peter's School, York: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: Although the assessment papers are a major element in selection, the offer will be subject to a satisfactory confidential report from your child’s current Head Teacher.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027St Peter's School, York: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: If you are considering entry into St Peter's School for 2027, please arrange an individual tour using the link below.View the official source

13+ (Year 9)

Year 9 entry uses the same set of assessments as Year 7. Scholarships are offered from this entry point.

  • What the school assesses: group or team activitySt Peter's School, York: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: The entrance assessments will include computer-based maths, English and reasoning tests, a creative writing paper and a group task.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskSt Peter's School, York: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: The entrance assessments will include computer-based maths, English and reasoning tests, a creative writing paper and a group task.View the official source; school's own English assessmentSt Peter's School, York: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: The entrance assessments will include computer-based maths, English and reasoning tests, a creative writing paper and a group task.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSt Peter's School, York: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: The entrance assessments will include computer-based maths, English and reasoning tests, a creative writing paper and a group task.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentSt Peter's School, York: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: The entrance assessments will include computer-based maths, English and reasoning tests, a creative writing paper and a group task.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolSt Peter's School, York: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: Although the assessment papers are a major element in selection, the offer will be subject to a satisfactory confidential report from your child’s current Head Teacher.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027St Peter's School, York: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: If you are considering entry into St Peter's School for 2027, please arrange an individual tour using the link below.View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Lower Sixth applicants sit subject papers and have an interview, and the school sets GCSE grade requirements. The sixth-form deadline, too, is stated as a rule rather than a date.

  • What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsSt Peter's School, York: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: Our minimum academic requirement for entry to the Sixth Form is six GCSE at grade 6 or equivalent.View the official source; interviewSt Peter's School, York: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: Candidates applying for Lower Sixth are assessed in their preferred subjects for A-level, in addition to completing an interview.View the official source; subject papersSt Peter's School, York: Own subject papersChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: Candidates applying for Lower Sixth are assessed in their preferred subjects for A-level, in addition to completing an interview.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolSt Peter's School, York: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: Reports, references and predicted grades are requested from the current school and are taken into account.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027St Peter's School, York: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: If you are considering entry into St Peter's School for 2027, please arrange an individual tour using the link below.View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

St Peter's School, York

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 10 weeks

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

    Expected

Dates for the other ways in4+, 8+, 13+ and 16+

4+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 4+ entry

    in about 10 weeks

8+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 8+ entry

    in about 10 weeks

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

    Expected

13+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 13+ entry

    in about 10 weeks

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

    Expected

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 16+ entry

    in 11 days

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

At a glance

St Peter's School, York in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
2 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: We offer co-education in a seamless journey from 2 to 18 with a tailor-made experience for each age group while giving access to the facilities of the whole school and a strong sense of belonging.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Scholarships
3 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding
day pupils and boarders
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in
4+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£90VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £8,520 a term, including VAT
4+ entry, day
£4,930 a term, including VAT
8+ entry, day
£7,055 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£8,520 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, full boarding
£14,610 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, flexi boarding
£1,270 , VAT not stated by the school
13+ entry, day
£10,015 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, full boarding
£17,145 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, flexi boarding
£1,270 , VAT not stated by the school
16+ entry, day
£10,110 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, full boarding
£17,315 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees include VAT

Registration fee: £90 (VAT not stated by the school).

Deposit when you accept a day place: £350.

Source: St Peter's School, York, checked

Fees for 2026–27St Peter's School, York: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: The School and Governors have confirmed the fees for the 2026-27 academic year.View the official source include VAT and rise with age, from Reception to the sixth form. Flexi boarding is sold as a bundle of nights rather than by the term, so its figure is not a termly fee.

Joining atDayFull boardingFlexi boarding
4+£4,930 per term (including VAT)St Peter's School, York: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | Day | £4,930 | £14,790 |View the official source––
8+£7,055 per term (including VAT)St Peter's School, York: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | Day | £7,055 | £21,165 |View the official source––
11+£8,520 per term (including VAT)St Peter's School, York: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | Day | £8,520 | £25,560 |View the official source£14,610 per term (including VAT)St Peter's School, York: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | Full UK/EEA Boarder | £14,610 | £43,830 |View the official source£1,270 (unit as shown on the school’s fees page)St Peter's School, York: Flexi boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: £1,270 for a 10-night bundleView the official source
13+£10,015 per term (including VAT)St Peter's School, York: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | Day | £10,015 | £30,045 |View the official source£17,145 per term (including VAT)St Peter's School, York: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | Full UK/EEA Boarder | £17,145 | £51,435 |View the official source£1,270 (unit as shown on the school’s fees page)St Peter's School, York: Flexi boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: £1,270 for a 10-night bundleView the official source
16+£10,110 per term (including VAT)St Peter's School, York: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | Day | £10,110 | £30,330 |View the official source£17,315 per term (including VAT)St Peter's School, York: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | Full UK/EEA Boarder | £17,315 | £51,945 |View the official source–
  • Registration fee: £90St Peter's School, York: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: A £90 non-refundable registration fee is payable on registration.View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (day): £350St Peter's School, York: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: You will also be required to pay an Acceptance Deposit (£350 payable by the parents of each pupil on acceptance of a place).View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (boarding): £350St Peter's School, York: Deposit boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: You will also be required to pay an Acceptance Deposit (£350 payable by the parents of each pupil on acceptance of a place).View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
For academic, music and stem, at 13+ and 16+ entry.

Source: St Peter's School, York, checked

Means-tested bursaries can cover up to 100%St Peter's School, York: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: We can cover between 50% and 100% of school fees, depending on your financial circumstances.View the official source of fees. Scholarships are offered at 13+ and 16+.

  • Largest bursary: up to 100%St Peter's School, York: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: We can cover between 50% and 100% of school fees, depending on your financial circumstances.View the official source of fees, means-tested
  • Scholarships offered: academicSt Peter's School, York: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: We offer honorary academic scholarships to pupils who perform exceptionally well at GCSE and music scholarships.View the official source, musicSt Peter's School, York: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: Music awards are available at 13+ and 16+ entry.View the official source, STEMSt Peter's School, York: StemChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: For Sixth Form applicants is the Ginetta STEM scholarship, aimed at pupils with a strong interest in a career in design, technology or engineering.View the official source
  • Scholarship entry points: 13+St Peter's School, York: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: Music awards are available at 13+ and 16+ entry.View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)St Peter's School, York: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: Music awards are available at 13+ and 16+ entry.View the official source

Open days

Not published yet

We found no dated open events still to come on the school's pages. For entry in September 2027, the school invites families to arrange an individual tour.

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 52% (2026)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2026

    52%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | A*-A | 52% |View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • A level grades A* to B, 2026

    81%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: 81% of A Level results were A*-B in 2026View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026

    69%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | 9-7 | 69% |View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026

    50%GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: 50% of GCSE results were Grades 9-8 in 2026View the official source

    No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

YearMeasureFigure
2026A level grades A* to A52%St Peter's School, York: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | A*-A | 52% |View the official source
2026A level grades A* to B81%St Peter's School, York: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: 81% of A Level results were A*-B in 2026View the official source
2026GCSE grades 9 to 769%St Peter's School, York: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | 9-7 | 69% |View the official source
2026GCSE grades 9 to 850%St Peter's School, York: Gcse9to8 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: 50% of GCSE results were Grades 9-8 in 2026View the official source

What is distinctive about applying to St Peter's

The school lists its main entry points side by side, from Reception and Year 4 in the Junior School to Year 7, Year 9 and the Lower Sixth, and it names Year 4 as its chorister entry. Whatever the age of the child, the deadline is a standing rule, and the admissions team can confirm what it means for a particular year of entry.

Boarding fees start at 11+: a full boarder in Year 7 pays £14,610 per term (including VAT)St Peter's School, York: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | Full UK/EEA Boarder | £14,610 | £43,830 |View the official source, rising to £17,315 per term (including VAT)St Peter's School, York: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: | Full UK/EEA Boarder | £17,315 | £51,945 |View the official source in the sixth form. Families who accept a place pay a deposit of £350St Peter's School, York: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against St Peter's School, York.The source says: You will also be required to pay an Acceptance Deposit (£350 payable by the parents of each pupil on acceptance of a place).View the official source.

Official documents and sources

15 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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