St Peter’s Announces Brand New Sixth Form Super-Curricular Programme
St Peter’s School has launched a Sixth Form Super-Curriculum offering extra courses and experiences beyond A Levels to boost skills and future prospects. It enables Sixth Formers to truly get the most out of their time at this award-winning school.
A brand new Sixth Form ‘Super-Curriculum’ Programme has been launched at St Peter’s School in York. The programme is designed to provide additional courses in a variety of subjects, many of which are not included in usual Sixth Form offerings, to enable pupils to get the most out of their time at St Peter’s and preparation for life after school.
The addition of the Super-Curricular Programme looks to provide valuable knowledge and experiences alongside their A Levels. The range of courses provide Sixth Formers with skills that they will take into the world of work or university that are beyond the A Level curriculum.
The additional courses on offer are extremely useful for not only UCAS applications but also in aiding pupils to explore their interests further and feel prepared for life after St Peter’s. Many courses in the programme, such as Enterprise, Artificial Intelligence, Core Maths and Sports Leadership provide pupils with training that can make a real difference for university applications and future employers.
The extra opportunities will help to open doors for the future and will provide a more flexible approach to Sixth Form life. Not only are there extra academic subjects to be explored but also chances for volunteering in our community or valuable work experience in a pupil’s chosen field.
Head of Sixth Form, Caron McAleese, said:
'Thanks to the Super-Curricular programme, pupils will demonstrate to universities and future employers an initiative and commitment to learning, far beyond the basic requirements. This mirrors the reputation for academic excellence which St Peter’s has represented for centuries.'
Head Master, Jeremy Walker, said:
'St Peter’s is the first school in the area to offer something like the Super-Curriculum, and there has been considerable buzz since it was announced at the end of January. Current parents have said they look forward to the options which their children will decide to take part in, and prospective parents have also been positively inquiring about this exciting development. I am grateful to my innovative and enterprising colleagues for developing this new opportunity.'
Sixth Form at St Peter’s School in York has been innovating in a variety of exciting ways as the school approaches its 1400-year anniversary in 2027. Another exciting change will be a new dedicated Sixth Form Centre. The first phase of the project opened in January 2026 and has been a great success with pupils already using the modern and comfortable environment to study and seek guidance from teachers. Upcoming phases of the centre will also see a Sixth Form dining space, café, lecture theatre, social spaces, and a Research Hub designed to support academic excellence and personal growth.
More information about Sixth Form curriculum at St Peter’s can be found on our website.
March 2026