St Peter's School

School states a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils regardless of background, prioritising each child's best interests.

“St Peter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its pupils, regardless of age, gender, ability, race, culture, religion, sexuality or class, considering at all times what is in the best interests of every child.”

Names a Designated Safeguarding Lead, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, and Safeguarding Governor who work with the community to provide support and protection.

“Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (Mr Thomas), Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Mrs Ward) and Safeguarding Governor (Miss R Drage), alongside every member of our community, work together to make sure any child, staff member, parent, carer or family needing guidance, support or protection receive high quality and effective action as soon as this is identified.”

Maximum class size is capped at 20 children

“Our maximum class size is 20 children and we will operate a waiting list in accordance with our Admissions Policy if a class is oversubscribed.”

School describes itself as a small independent preparatory day school and nursery.

“We are a small independent preparatory day school and nursery founded in Kettering, Northamptonshire in 1946.”

Children participate in lunchtime and after-school clubs spanning sports, academic, arts, and lifestyle categories.

“The children are encouraged to pursue their interests by participating in a variety of lunchtime and after school activities.”

Specific club offerings listed include sports clubs such as Tennis, Netball, Tag Rugby, Athletics, Cricket, Rounders, Football, Fitness, and Tae Kwon Do.

“Sports Clubs - Tennis, Netball, Tag Rugby, Athletics, Cricket, Rounders, Football, Fitness, and Tae Kwon Do;”

School states that safeguarding and child welfare is a top priority for everyone in contact with children and families.

“We believe everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in ensuring that the children’s welfare and safeguarding is a top priority.”

Pupil testimonial describes the school as a happy, safe place where teachers keep pupils safe.

“School is my happy place. I know my teachers will always keep me safe.”

School holds regular open days for prospective families and offers a Taster Morning as part of admissions

“We hold open days regularly where we invite prospective families to visit us to see the School in action.”

The school describes itself as non-selective for admissions

“We are a non-selective school and children normally join us in Preschool class.”