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St Peter's School 2-18
St Peter's School in York assesses September 2027 Year 7 applicants in online English, Maths and reasoning, writing and group work.
Independent school · York
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Clifton, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6AB
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
St Peter’s School, York has a Year 7 entrance assessment in January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Applicants take computer-based Mathematics, English and reasoning tests, a creative-writing paper and a group task; the school also requires a confidential current-headteacher report. It says no preparation or revision is expected.
Entry stage: Year 7
What the assessment covers
- Mathematics
- English
- Reasoning
- Creative writing
Assessment provider: St Peter’s School, York
The admissions process
- Apply for September 2027 entry by 31 December 2026.
- Year 7 assessment is planned for January 2027.
- Assessment includes computer-based Maths, English and reasoning, a creative-writing paper and a group task, plus a confidential school report.
Read the official details: Admissions information from St Peter’s School, York
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St Peter’s says the tests are designed to show how a pupil thinks, and it does not expect applicants to prepare or revise.
Read the official guidance: St Peter’s School, York · St Peter’s School, York · St Peter’s School, York
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- Check the school’s current admissions arrangements for your entry year, including eligibility, application steps and any access arrangements.
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Primary sources
- St Peter's School 2-18: school details Department for Education
- Curriculum Year 7 to Year 11 | St Peter's School St Peter's School 2-18
- St Peter's School, York | Day and Boarding School St Peter's School 2-18
- Apply to the Senior School St Peter’s School, York
- How to Apply St Peter’s School, York
- Admissions FAQs St Peter’s School, York