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St Paul's School

Boys

Fide et Literis

(By Faith and by Learning)

Church of England
Year 3 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 7-18)
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St Paul's School is an independent day school for boys aged 7 to 18, with limited boarding options. Situated on 45 acres of green open space in Barnes, Greater London, by the River Thames, the school was founded in 1509 by John Colet. It claims to focus on "Scholarship, Opportunity and Character," promoting core traits such as Respect and Integrity. The campus features extensive facilities, including an RIBA award-winning Science building.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Values:
Respect
Kindness
Humility
Integrity
Resilience

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Last updated on 11 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+17.0%

St Paul's School's fees are 17.0% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+12.0%

St Paul's School's fees are 12.0% higher than the county average.

Based on 99 schools in Greater London and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Demonym:Pauline
Founded:1509
Gender Mix:Boys only
Boarder Mix:Approx. 2.7% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 1,517 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:1119619
Registered Company No.:06141973
Owner/Stakeholder: The Mercers' Company (owner)
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
A Level
GCSE
IGCSE
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Scholarships:
Academic
Art
Music
Sports Facilities:
3G Pitch
Athletics Track
Badminton Court
Basketball Court
Climbing Wall
Cricket Grounds
Fencing
Fives Court
Football Pitch
Futsal
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Judo
Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).
Playing Fields
Rowing
Rugby Pitch
Sports Hall
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Tennis Court
Volleyball Court
Other Facilities:
Chapel
Drama Studio
Library
Music Studio
Recording Studio
Recital Hall
Theatre

Contact Information

Address

St Paul's School, Lonsdale Road, London, Greater London, SW13 9JT

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General Enquiries

020 8748 9162

Admissions

020 8748 9162