Clifton Pre-preparatory School
| Motto | Super Antiquas Vias |
|---|---|
| Established | 627 |
| Type | Independent school with boarding |
| Head | Phil Hardy |
| Founder | St. Paulinus of York |
| Location |
Clifton Prep School York North Yorkshire YO30 6AB England Coordinates: 53°40′33″N 1°03′12″W / 53.6758°N 1.0532°W |
| Local authority | City of York Council |
| Students | c. 600 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Colours | Blue and Gold |
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Clifton Pre-preparatory School (often called Clifton Prep) is the pre-preparatory school to St Peter's School, a co-educational independent boarding and day school located in the English City of York, with extensive grounds on the banks of the River Ouse. Founded by St Paulinus of York in 627, it is one of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom.
History
The main senior school, St Peter's was founded in the English City of York by St Paulinus of York in the year 627.
Structure
The school offers a continuity of education from the Clifton Pre-preparatory School (ages 3–8), to St Olave's School (ages 8–13) and through to St Peter's School (ages 13–18) where there is also a successful Sixth Form.
Campus
Clifton Prep is located on the Upper Campus of the school, next door to the senior school which runs along the main road of Bootham in the centre of York. The school campus itself stretches right down to the banks of the River Ouse.
Head
The head of Clifton Prep is Phil Hardy.