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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
St Paul's School is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 7-18.
Private school Boys Ages 7-18 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
St Paul's School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-18
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
John Colet's foundation in 1509 is only the beginning of St Paul's School's story. The present 45-acre community beside the River Thames gives bright, curious boys a liberal education through the junior years, senior school and Sixth Form, with high academic expectations joined to skills and values needed beyond school. Boarding belongs to the senior offer, although most pupils are day students.
Younger pupils study English, mathematics, science, French, geography, history, theology and philosophy alongside art, computing, drama, music, physical education and PSHE. Classical civilisation, engineering, Latin and classical Greek enter as boys progress. In the senior school and Sixth Form, specialist teaching, small groups and independent research prepare pupils for university-level study.
A long midday period makes room for sport, music, art, drama, societies, trips, volunteering and engineering projects on the campus. Eight senior Houses provide a continuing social structure, while the riverside setting gives ordinary school life a distinctive physical backdrop.
Personal tutors work with medical, counselling, learning-support, chaplaincy and safeguarding teams to support pupils through the demanding programme. Entry points are 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+, with examinations and interviews. Means-tested bursaries support boys who win places on academic merit, joining a historic foundation to a substantial day-school and boarding community.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 33 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 78.8% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Richmond upon Thames and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 33
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.30
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Richmond upon Thames and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Boys only
- Age range
- 7-18
- High Master
- Mrs Sally-Anne Huang
- Pupil roll
- 1,504 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- SW13 9JT
- Area
- Richmond upon Thames
School leadership
- High Master
- Mrs Sally-Anne Huang
School contact
- School phone
- 02087489162
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02087489162
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 7-18
- Gender
- Boys only
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Sixth Form online registration opens
Monday 1 June 2026
PastRoute: Year 12 (16+); entry: 2027.
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Sixth Form application deadline
Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 12.00 GMT
Route: Year 12 (16+); entry: 2027.
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Sixth Form entrance examinations
Friday 6 November 2026
Route: Year 12 (16+); entry: 2027.
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Sixth Form interview invitations
Tuesday 17 November 2026
Route: Year 12 (16+); entry: 2027.
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Sixth Form subject interviews
Saturday 21 November 2026
Route: Year 12 (16+); entry: 2027.
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Sixth Form offers
Early December 2026
Route: Year 12 (16+); entry: 2027.
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Sixth Form offer acceptance deadline
By 17 December 2026
Route: Year 12 (16+); entry: 2027.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 33 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.30 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 78.8% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 53.91 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 14 January 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 14 January 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does St Paul's School handle admissions?
St Paul's School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to St Paul's School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for St Paul's School?
Sixth Form online registration opens: Monday 1 June 2026. Sixth Form application deadline: Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 12.00 GMT. Sixth Form entrance examinations: Friday 6 November 2026. Sixth Form interview invitations: Tuesday 17 November 2026. Sixth Form subject interviews: Saturday 21 November 2026. Sixth Form offers: Early December 2026. Sixth Form offer acceptance deadline: By 17 December 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for St Paul's School?
St Paul's School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 14 January 2025.