The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 25.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
25.7
18.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.56
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,328
- Capacity
- 99%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Head
- Mr Jeremy Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Clifton, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBootham School
Independent · 377m away
Clifton Green Primary School
Primary · 552m away
St Paul's Nursery School
Nursery · 597m away
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 697m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Park Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Vale of York Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Haxby Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Peter's School 2-18?
St Peter's School 2-18 currently has 1,328 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's School 2-18 take?
St Peter's School 2-18 caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is St Peter's School 2-18?
St Peter's School 2-18 is in York, YO30 6AB, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's School 2-18 have a sixth form?
Yes, St Peter's School 2-18 has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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