St Peter's School
Preschool
Welcome to St Peter’s School. We are a small independent preparatory day school and nursery founded in Kettering, Northamptonshire in 1946. We are co-educational accepting boys and girls from the school term in which they become 3 years old up to 11 years of age.
Welcome to Preschool. We are a small, independent Preschool founded in Kettering, Northamptonshire. We are co-educational accepting boys and girls from 3 years old in the stunning grounds of St Peter's School.
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School News
An April Fool’s surprise brings magic to the school field.
Pupils explore the meaning and traditions of Eid.
Bosworth Independent School pupils inspire with languages and culture.
Year 1 and 2 shine at Toller Hall with their Spring production.
A sea of red raises nearly £200 for charity.
Barnwell triumph in football and netball competition.
Year 5 enjoy an unforgettable cultural day in the capital.
Reception enjoy a hands-on visit with lambs and animals.
Reception class also tested the play equipment at Barnwell Park whilst hunting for minibeasts What a great day out
Reception Pond Dipping Exploring the wonders beneath the water... Reception had a fantastic day pond dipping at Barnwell Country Park as part of their minibeasts topic. From tiny creatures to big discoveries, the children were fascinated by what they found; learning through hands-on exploration in the great outdoors. A perfect St Peter's learning experience
Strong leadership. Strong school. Our recent inspection highlighted the strength of leadership at St Peter's, recognising the clear vision, high standards and unwavering commitment to every child. A huge thank you to our incredible team; working together to create a school where children truly thrive. #LeadershipMatters #TeamStP
End of an era... Today marks the last time these girls will wear their Winter Uniform and felt hats; a real milestone moment. Tomorrow it's swimming and sports kit, and from Tuesday, the whole school steps into Summer Uniform with boaters Time flies at St P... and these moments matter #thehatschool
At St Peter's, every child is truly known. Small class sizes and strong relationships mean pupils feel supported, valued and part of something special. Come and see for yourself; book a personal tour.
Lower School – Small but Mighty Reception to Year 2... small in stature, huge in presence Their musical medley was full of energy, smiles and confidence; and then joining Upper School for the finale... Magical. Performing in a theatre like that at such a young age is no small thing. They were brave, bold and brilliant. Big Bopper #LittleStars #BigStage #Confidence
Vocals On Point Wow. Just wow. From a stunning "A Million Dreams", to the beauty of "The Lord is My Shepherd", to the energy of "Naughty" and the powerful opening "Seize the Day"... The standard of singing was exceptional. Confident. Controlled. Chills. Big Bopper #SchoolChoirs #LiveMusic #YoungVoices #MADD2026
Dance Like Nobody's Watching (Except 300 People!) Big stage. Bright lights. Huge audience. And our dancers? Unstoppable. From Benson Boone to Michael Jackson; energy, expression and confidence in every step. Our ballerinas were beautiful; and our Upper School Dance Club choreographing their own Dancing Through Life routine; incredible. This is expressive arts at its best. Big Bopper #DanceLife #ExpressYourself #Confidence #StageReady