Upper School

Years 6, 7 and 8 inspire and challenge pupils.

At St Peter’s Prep School in Devon, children progress to upper school in Year 6 and will navigate independently around the site for all lessons. Classes will be led by expert, specialist teachers for each subject, ensuring a focused and high-quality education for our students.

Pupils will achieve much in their academic journey; Spanish is taught alongside French, which will strengthen cognitive skills and result in higher academic success, encourage a positive outlook towards other cultures and languages, and allow greater opportunities for your child to function within a modern globalised world.

Upper School at St Peter’s Prep is an invaluable experience that will promote the growth of leadership skills and opportunities for your child.

“The pupils are modestly self-confident and resilient. They grow in self-esteem and are well-prepared for the next steps in learning and life.”
ISI Inspection Report, March 2020.

Your Child’s Academic Journey

The majority of our Upper School teachers are specially trained for secondary school education and will challenge and support your child as required.

Our academic programme contains a broad curriculum to ensure excellent results. Children at St Peter’s study the following subjects:

● Art & Design
● Drama
● English
● French
● Games & physical education
● Geography
● History
● Information & communications technology
● Mathematics
● Music
● Personal, social, health & citizenship education
● Religion & philosophy
● Science
● Spanish


Outdoor Learning Will Enhance Education

St Peter’s makes the most of its 28 acre site with its own woods, heated outdoor swimming pool, numerous rugby, football and cricket pitches, astroturf, tennis courts, adventure playgrounds and lawns.

Children in the Upper School work towards completing their Cross Keys award.

This bespoke scheme develops valuable life skills and is a programme which provides training and opportunities for developing interpersonal and leadership skills with an emphasis on outdoor education.

All children take part in a French immersion trip in Year 8 and other activities and expeditions.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to know more about upper school at St Peter’s.

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What’s been happening in the Upper School