St Paul's School

At a glance

Type

Independent school

Ages

7 to 18

Gender

Boys

Religious character

Church of England

Pupils

1,504 census January 2024

Capacity

1,600

Boarding

Boarding school

Sixth form

Yes

High Master

Mrs Sally-Anne Huang

Address

Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9JT

Borough

Richmond upon Thames

Telephone

02087489162

DfE reference (URN)

102942

Website

stpaulsschool.org.uk

Source: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools · daily extract as at 2026-10-07 · last checked 9 October 2026

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Key dates for 2027 entry

Sixth form (16+)

1. Registration opensMonday 1 June 2026

   Wednesday 30 September 2026, 12.00 GMT (applications and IELTS); registration opened Monday 1 June 2026

   Source: stpaulsschool.org.uk

2. AssessmentFriday 6 November 2026In 27 days

   Source: stpaulsschool.org.uk

3. InterviewsSaturday 21 November 2026In 42 days

   Saturday 21 November 2026, 09.00-13.30 (interview notification Tuesday 17 November 2026)

   Source: stpaulsschool.org.uk

4. Offers sentDate not statedDate not stated

   Early December 2026

   Source: stpaulsschool.org.uk

5. Acceptance deadlineDate not statedDate not stated

   By Tuesday 17 December 2026

   Source: stpaulsschool.org.uk

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A status ("Closes in 12 days") is shown only for a closing date we have checked, worked out from today's date, 10 October 2026. Other dates are printed as the school published them, with its own wording beside them. Dates given only as "early January" are shown as approximate and never counted down. Always confirm with the school or council.

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. You register directly with the school, usually for a fee, and the school sets its own deadlines, assessments and offer dates, which are separate from the borough process.

Entry points, as published by the school

• Year 7 (11+)

  Three stages: the ISEB online pre-test (taken at St Paul's or the candidate's current school if ISEB-registered; required for all Year 6 11+ candidates), written examinations in English and Mathematics at St Paul's in December for successful pre-test candidates, and in-person interviews for high performers with senior members of staff and the Head. Overseas candidates must attend the written exams in person. Source

• Year 9 (13+)

  Three stages beginning in Year 6: ISEB online pre-test plus a Head Teacher's report on character, academic strengths and interests (decision mid-December); written assessments at St Paul's in early January (Mathematics 75 minutes, English 45 minutes); Saturday interviews in late January/early February assessing numeracy skills, critical analysis of source material and co-curricular interests, while parents attend a talk with the High Master. Outcomes: an offer (conditional on continued progress and conduct), invitation to Year 8 re-assessment in September of Year 8, or no place. Source

• Sixth form (16+)

  Entrance examinations at the beginning of November predominantly based on current GCSE syllabuses, testing analytical skills rather than factual recall; most candidates also sit a numerical problem-solving paper. Interviews at St Paul's on a fixed Saturday in November with subject department heads (no exceptions to date or location); candidates provide written statements on interests and aspirations. Offers conditional on a minimum of eight (I)GCSE passes at grade 7, of which at least six at grade 8 or 9 including the subjects to be studied at A level. Source

• Year 3 (7+)

  Written tests in English (dictation exercise), Mathematics and Reasoning (tasks weighted according to age); candidates performing well advance to a half-day group assessment in groups of approximately 10 comprising a Mathematics lesson, an English lesson and a group problem-solving task, while parents meet the Head of St Paul's Prep School. Results typically within a fortnight of the initial tests. Past papers are not published. Source

• Year 4 (8+)

  Same procedure as 7+: written tests in English (dictation), Mathematics and Reasoning, followed for successful candidates by a half-day group assessment (Mathematics lesson, English lesson, group problem-solving task) in groups of approximately 10. Source

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Fees

Day fees for 2026-27, as published by the school (read 10 Oct 2026). The school's page gives these fees including VAT. Lunches, trips and other extras may be charged on top.

Other charges and help with fees

Registration fee

£240 per one_off Registration fee for 7+ and 8+ entry to St Paul's Prep School, non-refundable, incl. VAT Source

Registration fee

£240 per one_off Registration fee for 13+ entry to St Paul's School, non-refundable, incl. VAT Source

Acceptance deposit

£3,300 per one_off Deposit required when a parent accepts an offer of a place (7/8+, 11+, 13+, 16+ entry) Source

Sibling discount

Remission of fees when three or more children of one family attend St Paul's School, Prep School or Girls' School Source

Bursaries

Funds available each year for free and subsidised bursary places at all entry points, means-tested Source

Cost to 18 for this school

Source: stpaulsschool.org.uk · academic year 2026-27 · last checked 10 October 2026

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Inspection

Source: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools · daily extract as at 2026-10-07 · last checked 9 October 2026

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Results

A level (16 to 18), 2024/25

• A level average result, expressed as a grade2022/23: A+ · 2023/24: A+
  A+This schoolBRichmond upon ThamesB-England, state-funded
• A level average point score per entry2022/23: 53 · 2023/24: 54.3
  53.9This school39.1Richmond upon Thames35England, state-funded
• Average point score for a student's best 3 A levels2022/23: 53.4 · 2023/24: 54.2
  54.4This school39.4Richmond upon Thames35.8England, state-funded
• % of A level students achieving AAB or higher including at least 2 facilitating subjects2022/23: 80% · 2023/24: 81%
  79%This school26%Richmond upon Thames18%England, state-funded
• A level value added score2023/24: 0.38
  0.36This school-0.03England, state-funded

Source: Department for Education, Compare school and college performance · 2024/25 · last checked 9 October 2026 · academic year 2024/25 · 217 pupils in the cohort

GCSE figures from the DfE tables are not shown for independent schools: many of the qualifications they enter, such as IGCSEs, are not counted there.

Published by the school, 2025

• A-Level A*: 59%
• A-Level A*-A: 93%
• A-Level A*-B: 98%

Source: stpaulsschool.org.uk · 2025

Published by the school, 2025

• GCSE Grade 9: 68.6%
• GCSE Grades 9-7: 97.7%
• GCSE Grades 9-8: 90.4%

Source: stpaulsschool.org.uk · 2025

Published by the school, 2024

• A-Level A*: 61%
• A-Level A*-A: 90%
• A-Level A*-B: 98%

Source: stpaulsschool.org.uk · 2024

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Pupils and context

Receiving SEN support

15.7%

With an Education, Health and Care Plan

0.1%

Source: Department for Education, Compare school and college performance · 2024/25 · last checked 9 October 2026 · school census 2024/25

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Nearby schools

Schools covering the same ages within about a mile, by straight-line distance (not walking or travel time).

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Compare with similar schools

Side-by-side comparisons with the nearest schools of the same type. Sourced facts only; no winner is declared.

• St Paul's School and The Swedish School0.2 miles apart
• St Paul's School and Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep0.3 miles apart
• St Paul's School and The Harrodian School0.6 miles apart
• St Paul's School and Eden Park Academy1.9 miles apart

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