St Peter and St Paul School
Chesterfield, Derbyshire · S41 0EF
St Peter and St Paul School is a small, established day prep school in Chesterfield founded in 1944, serving pupils aged 4–11 with a strong Christian ethos centred on its Guiding Star Principles. The school prioritises pastoral care and deliberately small class sizes to ensure individual attention, backed by specialist teaching across the curriculum. Its vibrant, broad and balanced approach emphasises academic achievement alongside enrichment and practical life skills.
- →Small class sizes with personalised attention in a nurturing Christian environment
- →Strong pastoral care and well-being culture embedded through the Guiding Star Principles
- →Specialist teaching across academic, music, drama and sport disciplines from an early age
- →Broad curriculum balancing academic rigour with enrichment and life skills development
Who thrives here
Families seeking a caring, community-focused prep education in a small-school setting where every child is known well by staff. Suits pupils who benefit from personalised attention and those from Christian family backgrounds.
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Contact & visit
Brambling House, Hady Hill
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
S41 0EF
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St Peter and St Paul School?
Day fees at St Peter and St Paul School are approximately £13,700 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into St Peter and St Paul School?
St Peter and St Paul School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is St Peter and St Paul School a boarding school?
St Peter and St Paul School is a day school in Chesterfield and does not offer boarding.
What is St Peter and St Paul School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated St Peter and St Paul School “Standards partially met” (2020).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional pastoral care and strong sense of community within small cohort
✓Caring, Christian ethos that genuinely shapes school culture and behaviour
✓Individual attention and personalised teaching due to small class sizes
✓Specialist provision in music, drama and sport from early years
Common concerns
!Very small school size (111 pupils) means limited peer group and fewer secondary progression options compared to larger preps
!Not yet Ofsted inspected, so educational quality remains unvalidated by external inspection
!Fees information not publicly listed, creating uncertainty around affordability