St Peter's School, York

St Peter's School, York
Address
Map
St Peter's

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YO30 6AB

England
Coordinates53°57′59″N 1°05′34″W / 53.966418°N 1.092850°W / 53.966418; -1.092850
Information
TypePublic school
Private day and boarding
MottoSuper Antiquas Vias
("Over ancient ways")
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
EstablishedAD 627; 1397 years ago (627)
FounderSt Paulinus of York[citation needed]
Local authorityCity of York Council
Department for Education URN121724 Tables
HeadmasterJeremy Walker
GenderCo-educational
Age2 to 18
Enrolmentc. 1,000
Houses
  • Dronfield (girls' boarding)
  • The Rise (girls' boarding)
  • Linton (boys' boarding)
  • The Manor (boys' boarding)
  • Clifton (day house)
  • The Grove (day house)
  • Queen's (day house)
  • School House (day house)
  • Temple (day house)
  • Hope (day house)
Colour(s)Brown, Blue, White
   
Former pupilsOld Peterites
Websitehttps://www.stpetersyork.org.uk/

St Peter's School is a co-educational private boarding and day school (also referred to as a public school), in the English City of York, with extensive grounds on the banks of the River Ouse. Founded by St Paulinus of York in AD 627, it is considered to be the third oldest school in the world although some historians take a more sceptical view.[1] It is part of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and York Boarding Schools Group.[2]

The school accepts pupils aged two to eighteen.

  1. ^ ""A History of St Peter's School circa 1557 – 1644 at the Union Terrace Site"" (PDF). Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  2. ^ "List of Schools". York Boarding Schools Group (YBSG). Retrieved 5 June 2012.