The Pre-School at St Peter’s School, York, provides a vibrant educational setting within the Junior School, where children develop a lifelong love for learning through play, exploration and specialised instruction.
From September 2026, our pre-school sits within our Junior School campus with its own playground area. It offers a distinct but familiar environment run by qualified teaching staff to ready children for Reception.
Our Curriculum
Children in our Pre-school are looked after and taught by a dedicated team of highly-qualified early years staff, who nurture each child to feel comfortable, confident and a valued part of the St Peter’s family.
Our curriculum across the Early Years Foundation Stage is based on curriculum guidance in 'Development Matters'. Whilst we adhere to the statutory framework, our curriculum is designed bespoke for our children, and has plenty of scope and versatility within it so we can respond to the children's interests, needs, and current events.
Children engage in a structured yet flexible schedule that includes specialist lessons such as PE, Music, Languages and Forest School designed to enrich their learning experience. Through a blend of play, exploration and activities fostering creative and critical thinking, our young learners embark on a journey of discovery where each moment is an opportunity to grow and thrive.
After Pre-school, children usually move up to our award winning Junior school, where they will join the Reception class.
Pre-school Options
Children are eligible for our Pre-School class from the September they are 3 years-old. Younger children can apply to The Rise St Peter's Nursery which is also situated on site.
Children can either stay for full days, or attend morning or afternoon sessions. They can attend all throughout the year (holiday sessions are booked separately) or term time only.
- Full Day - 8.25am - 3.20pm
- Morning Session - 8.25am - 11.20am
- Afternoon Session - 12.25pm - 3.20pm
Optional care is available before and after the school day
- Before School Care (included in school fee): 7:45am to 8:20am
- After School Care (included in school fee): 3:20pm to 4:15pm
- After School Care (additional charge): 4:15pm to 6pm
For full fee information see our dedicated tuition fees page here.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are interested joining us or would like to visit our school, please contact our Admissions Team by email at [email protected] or call 01904 527300.
Alternatively, if you are ready to start your child's exciting journey at St Peter's, please apply here.