St Peter's Junior School launches in York for children aged three to 11

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 19:48 · Archive

St Peter's on Bootham in York has launched a new Junior School for children aged three to 11. The school, which opened in September, combines what were previously separate preparatory and junior schools on the site. St Peter's Senior School also operates from the Bootham location.

The new junior school offers a broad curriculum with specialist teaching in science, art, design technology, music and sport. Phil Hardy, head of St Peter's Junior School, said: 'We want every child to arrive each morning excited about the day ahead and leave each afternoon with stories to tell, new ideas to explore and a genuine sense that they belong to something special.' He added the school is 'committed to protecting' childhood 'while helping them develop the confidence, resilience and skills they need for the future'.

The launch is the second major development announced this month in York's private schools. Last week, Bootham School, also on Bootham, announced plans to unite all its students on one campus. In September, St Peter's School was put on lockdown as a precautionary measure following a threat made to children by a woman believed to be camping or living rough close to school grounds.

How it is being reported

• Launch of new school for children under 12 in YorkA second private school has announced changes to its structure. St Peter's on Bootham has launched its new look Junior School.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 11 Oct, 19:42
• Launch of new school for children under 12 in YorkA second private school has announced changes to its structure. St Peter's on Bootham has launched its new look Junior School.The Press (York) · 11 Oct, 19:30

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