Application Procedure
Step 1: Obtain an Application Form
Applications to enrol at St Peter's must be made on the official application form, which can be downloaded here or alternatively an application form can be posted to you on request.
Step 2: Complete and return the application
For your child to be considered for entry please complete and return the following:
- Completed official application form
- Most recent school reports (end of year and/or mid-year)
- A written testimonial from your child's current classroom teacher detailing attitude, classroom behaviour/social interaction, extra-curricular and academic achievements
- You can also choose to submit any character references, certificates and awards that may assist the application.
In some instances we may contact your child's current school for further information if required.
Step 3: Application Review
All applications received are reviewed by a Deputy Principal and where appropriate, an interview may be arranged thereafter.
Step 4: Interview for successful applicants
Most students are interviewed by the Principal, Associate Principal or Deputy Principal’s (Senior Management) with parents/guardians present.
Students may be required to sit an examination to gain a place at St Peter’s School, Cambridge.
Step 5: Individual Tour
An individual tour of the school and its facilities is offered as part of the interview process.
Families are welcome to attend our Open Day (held in April), which gives an overview of St Peter’s School life, for both day and boarding students.
| How offers to Enrol at St Peter's are made |
The School takes into account a large range of criteria in making offers of places to students, because it considers it important to have an appropriately balanced School Community.
Criteria which are taken into account for entry of new students include:
- Outcomes of the Interview
- Interests, activities and academic record of the student
- Date of Application
- Family or other Association with the School
A written offer for a place at St Peter's may then follow.
- We recommend applications be received no later than 12 months prior to entry to avoid disappointment.
- Late applications will be considered dependent on availability of places.
- Waitlists will be created in some instances.
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