st peter’s school masterplan

St Peter’s School is one of the oldest schools in the world, dating back to 627 AD, the school has a proud, 1400 year association with York Minster and the City of York.

St Peter’s School is transitioning from a three school to two school model with the change due for implementation in September 2026.

For the past two years brown + company have been working in collaboration with the senior leadership team at the school to develop comprehensive masterplan proposals to facilitate the transition from a three school to two school model. Works proposed include; new 6th form centre, new Nursery, Reception and Key Stage 1 hub, improved day house spaces, enhanced external social spaces and improvements to existing facilities such as reception areas, classrooms, dining facilities and libraries.

Completed works as of late 2025 include new dining facilities, new medical and wellness centre, a refurbished cricket pavilion, new facade and classrooms within the existing science block and new teaching and study spaces for 6th form pupils.

Works have just started on the early years classrooms for the new Junior School and will be followed shortly by new social spaces in the main school.

Team: Toby Harling, Emma Croyle, Rachel Crooks, Lottie Ramsay

A detailed site plan of a school campus showing sports fields, athletic tracks, tennis courts, buildings, trees, and landscaped areas.

The brief is to facilitate the transition from a three school to two school model with the physical development of the site being conceived to underpin and enable the key aims of the client’s vision which are to:
- Provide an outstanding educational experience that is demonstrably better than that currently offered.
- Blend greater coherence in experience and educational philosophy with deliberately emphasised points of difference and distinction to create a purposeful and exciting pathway for all pupils.
- Approach personnel and resources with care and thought to ensure that the guiding factors of maximal efficiency and delivery of a premium educational experience are held in appropriate balance.
One of the key considerations for the scheme is to balance the ongoing requirements of the school with the future uses and configuration. As such work has been phased over three years with initial works on site starting in early summer 2024, the two school model opening in September 2026 with final works to the sixth form and social spaces ready in 2027.
The images presented here give a snapshot of some of the major projects due to come forward over the next couple of years, more information will be shared as these projects become live. Summer 2024 saw the works undertaken to the Main School dining hall and Clifton dining hall, more on that can be found in the "latest" section of our website

Indoor display area with large architectural posters on easels showing plans and designs of school campus and shared spaces, with four gray chairs around a small round table, and large windows letting in natural light.

A 3D architectural rendering of a multi-story building complex with outdoor walkways, landscaped areas, seating spaces, and various rooms visible from above.

Line drawing of a spacious cafeteria or buffet area with serving counters, tables, chairs, large windows, ceiling lights, and a tiled floor.

Empty conference or dining room with rows of tables and chairs, water glasses on tables, and large windows along the side, with a service area in the background.

A 3D architectural rendering of a large modern facility with outdoor landscaped areas, including lawns, benches, playgrounds, and a pathway. The building has multiple sections with various rooms and open areas, with greenery and trees surrounding the complex.

Sketch of a modern library interior with high vaulted ceilings, bookshelves, and seating areas with people reading and studying.

A 3D rendered architectural floor plan of a modern building complex with outdoor pathways, landscaped areas, and multiple indoor rooms and sections, showing people walking around.