If your child would thrive in an academic environment, with access to an outstanding programme of Music, Drama, Sport and co-curricular activities, then we’d love to hear from you.
We offer honorary academic scholarships to pupils who perform exceptionally well at GCSE and music scholarships, some of which come with fee remission. For Sixth Form applicants is the Ginetta STEM scholarship, aimed at pupils with a strong interest in a career in design, technology or engineering.
Music Awards and Scholarships
Music awards are available at 13+ and 16+ entry. Please note that these awards can be supplemented by means-tested bursaries. Scholarships are available to young instrumentalists and singers who can offer a broad range of skills to the Music School.
At the audition, we would normally expect a level of Grade 5 on the first instrument for 13+ entry and Grade 7 for 16+. We would also expect to see a second instrument offered but potential is the most important aspect. The ability to play an orchestral/band instrument is essential and singing is an advantage. A good background in music theory is also recommended.
The music scholarships can carry a concession on fees ranging from 10-30%. This may be increased for exceptional candidates. The scholarship awards also cover tuition on up to three instruments and instrumental examination fees. Award holders have their tuition within the department with one of our specialist visiting team. It is expected that award holders study academic music to GCSE and the majority continue to A level. The progress of award holders is continually reviewed by the Director of Music.
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Albert Edward Long was a former member of staff who generously left provision for a number of music scholarships to be awarded each year.
One scholarship is available each year for a Minster chorister only. Dr Eric Milner-White was Dean of York and Chairman of Governors at St Peter’s School.
These awards are made available to young instrumentalists or singers who show ability and potential at audition. The awards recognise how we value our young musicians and the importance we place on nurturing their talent. The award covers the cost of tuition on an instrument/voice.
Ginetta DT and Engineering Scholarship
Thanks to the generosity of Ginetta, we are able to make an annual scholarship available to applicants with a demonstrable interest in engineering, design and technology who intend to take STEM subjects at A Level such as Physics, Mathematics, Design Technology and Computer Science.
This scholarship would not only give full access to an outstanding all-round education in the Sixth Form at St Peter's, it would also give unique work experience and insight into Ginetta. Taking the lead in British race car manufacturing, Ginetta is putting the UK at the heart of world-class motorsport, selling cars across the world and training the brightest stars in motorsport.
The means-tested scholarship will cover up to 100% of the day fee at St Peter's School.
For more information about Ginetta, their motorsport heritage and their commitment to fostering engineering talent, please visit their website here.
Design and Technology at St Peter's School
Our Design & Technology Department prides itself on providing outstanding outcomes for our pupils, and has enjoyed recent success across many disciplines:
- Arkwright Engineering Scholarships : Martha (2021), Will & Scarlett (2022), Tristan (2023) and an impressive three successful candidates for 2024; Taras, Tristan and Anton.
- Manufacturing Technologies Association Technology, Design & Innovation Challenge: Finalists (2024) Ethan (A Level) and Anton (GCSE), First Place Winner (2022) Scarlett
- Vodafone Innovator's Project Competition: Top 5 Winner Scarlett (2022)
- Big Bang Competition Engineering Prize: Runner Up Intermediate Engineering Prize Zoe and Freddie (2022), Shortlisted Finalists Lucy and Scarlett (2022).
- The Intellectual Property Office Award for Outstanding Innovator Shortlisted Finalists Freddie and Scarlett (2022)
- Vex IQ Robotics Regional Winners (including both Judges Award and Team work Award) - North East Division (2023)
Stages of the Application Process
All applicants for a Ginetta Scholarship must follow the usual application process for a place in the Sixth Form at St Peter's School. Please visit our Admissions pages for more information. Applications must be received by 31 October in order to sit the entrance assessments in November.
Applicants should include Design Technology as one of their three choices of assessment subject and prepare a portfolio or presentation to look at a real-life problem of their choosing and pose a solution - Design, Refine, Reflect. They should also include other STEM subjects.
In December candidates will find out if they have been offered a place in the Sixth Form. Successful applicants who have indicated an interest in a Ginetta Scholarship will be invited to take place in the Scholarship assessment process.
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Candidates will be assessed by senior leadership from Ginetta and Heads of STEM subjects at St Peter’s.
They will carry out real-world design, engineering and technology challenges either individually or in a team.
Finally there will be a panel interview.
Throughout the process the panel will be assessing:
- Whether candidates leave a lasting impact in the interview?
- Do they demonstrate complex-problem solving and creative spark?
- Do they show a willingness for self-reflection?
- Can they talk through their thought processes?
Following the assessment, the successful candidate will find out if they have been awarded the Scholarship. They will be invited to apply for means-tested funding to establish the level of fee assistance. This can be up to 100% of the day fee.
Candidates who are not awarded the Scholarship will be given thorough feedback and will also be invited to apply for Help With Fees if they require fee assistance to accept a Sixth Form place at St Peter's.
Once you have read all of the information on the Bursaries and Help with Fees page, please contact our Admissions team for a confidential chat about the process. We will talk you through the application and answer any questions you have.
We will aim to get an answer on the level of fee assistance available to you as soon as possible.
Please contact the Admissions team: