St Peter's is very proud of its sporting tradition and physical activity is a dynamic feature of life at the school.
St Peter's Sporting Vision
At St Peter’s School participation and high performance are both integral characteristics of sport and physical activity and the role it plays in the lives of all our pupils. Sport is for every Peterite; we strive for pupils to develop a lifelong love of sport and to appreciate the value it brings to them physically, socially and mentally. St Peter’s has an ethos of participation, through experiencing a breadth and range of sports whilst developing and understanding key physical and life skills including teamwork, endeavour, and respect.
The sporting program enables pupils to explore their potential in a nurturing environment whilst creating lifelong memories. This allows pupils the opportunity to excel and be supported in achieving their sporting ambitions. Pupils are expected to embody the ‘PETER’S’ spirit when participating in all physical activity by displaying Pride, Exploration, Teamwork, Endeavour, Respect and Self-awareness.
With our excellent facilities, including multi-surface pitches, two sports centres, a gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool, extensive playing fields, a boathouse, netball courts and tennis courts, the school's reputation for producing competitive teams and individuals across a range of sports is renowned.
The aim of the St Peter's Sports Programme is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for the enjoyment and wellbeing of all, from enthusiastic beginners to top athletes.
Active Programme
Alongside team games, the school offers a challenging and diverse programme of sports and physical activities.
Fostering a positive relationship with sport and exercise begins in our Nursery and continues throughout the school.
We offer options as well as the core team sports including squash, gym, running, badminton, body conditioning and yoga.
Team Sports
Team sports receive great engagement from our pupils and are an integral part of our sporting culture.
Participation is encouraged at all ages and all levels, with opportunities to play in competitions and tournaments throughout the year.
High Performance
The school has a long history of producing high performing teams and individual athletes. We regularly compete in national competitions with our home-grown talent.
Frequently Asked Questions
All pupils are expected to take part in the school physical education and sports curriculum as part of the school week.
Many of our pupils continue with sporting commitments outside school and we have strong links with local sports clubs to ensure that training in and out of school complement one another. We are happy to create strength and conditioning programmes for older pupils who are competing at a high performance level in other sports outside school. We are also happy to discuss commitments for competitions and other events which may take place in school hours.
Yes. Participation is key at St Peter's and we welcome complete beginners all the way through to high performing athletes. We are lucky to have multiple teams representing the school at all levels and ensure that training and fixtures are tailored to their needs.
We are proud to share a list of some of our pupils' most recent sporting achievements.
Cricket
- U18 Boys National Schools Cricket Final Winners (at Lord's Cricket Ground) 2024
- U13 IAPS National prep School Champions – 2013, 2018 & 2019
- U13 Yorkshire Cup Winners- 2018 & 2021
- U11 National Schools Finalists – 2012 & 2022
- U15 County Cup Winners – 2010, 2014 & 2022
- U15 National T20 North of England Finals - 2010, 2014 & 2022
- U17 National Schools Quarter Finalists – 2022
- U18 National HMC North of England T20 Finalists 2015-2022
- Gray Nichols U15 Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2022
- Wisden School Cricketer of the Year 2023- shortlist
- Pupils representing Yorkshire County across U11-U16, North of England U15s
- Several pupils in the Yorkshire Cricket Academy
- Pupils have represented Yorkshire 2nd XI in the past 5 years
Hockey
- U14 National Finalists 2019, 2022 & 2023
- U18 Girls National Quarter Finalists 2022
- U13 Boys IAPS National Finalists 2022.
- U13 Girls North East & Yorkshire Finalists
- U11 Boys Winners England In2Hockey North Yorkshire and North East
- 2 U13 pupils selected for UK Lions Hockey Squad
- 8 player in EH Talent Academy Squads
- 2 Players in England Assessment Squads
Netball
- U19 SnS National Plate Winners
- U14, U16 & U19 Regional Finalists at national Schools
- Pupils representing the region and county at U13 & U15
- Pupil selection for National Premier 1, U19 Manchester Thunder, Scotland U21s and National Scottish thistle
Rowing
- Over 100 pupils in the Boat Club. SPY crews won 75 events (22/23)
- Race at the national Schools regatta, Henley.
- Pupils raced for Yorkshire at Inter Regional Level and Take part in the GB U19 pathway
Rugby
- 2019 Rosslyn Park Sevens U16 Champions
- 1 England U18 International (22/23)
- 7 pupils in Yorkshire Rugby Academy (23/24.
- 10 Pupils in the Developing Player Programme (23/24)
- Multiple Old Peterite’s playing BUCS Super Rugby
- 1 Playing professional in the premiership
Swimming
- IAPS National Swimming competition – U13 Girls (Silver) and 2 individual Gold Medal.
- World Schools Swimming Championships – 18 medals won (52 in 2022) and Senior Girls winners
- U9s Girls champions in HMC North of England swimming championships
- Overall U9-U11 Boys Champions in HMC North of England swimming championships
- Bath and Otter Girls freestyle relay winners
- Multiple finalists in U10-U18 ESSA swimming
- Numerous British Nationals Qualifiers
Tennis
- U15 North of England and Scotland Finalists
- Senior Girls winner of the North Finals
- Senior Boys reached the National Finals
Other Sports
- Supporting individual pupil training programmes
- Bronze Medal in World Championships of Double Mini Trampoline
- Silverstone Classic Masters GT4 Challenge
- Judo England Talent Development Squad