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St Paul's School

London, London, United Kingdom

BoysFull boardingAges 7-18Independent1,012 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

46.8/ 100
National
Academic record62
Press reputation45
Alumni59
Prestige33

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelPre-UEPQPre-Prep

Languages

FrenchModern Languages (unspecified)

Subjects

ArtBiologyChemistryClassicsComputer ScienceDrama and Theatre StudiesEconomicsEngineeringEnglishGeographyHistoryICTMathematicsModern LanguagesMusicPhysicsPoliticsTheology & PhilosophyExtended Project Qualification (EPQ)FrenchComputingPSHEScienceForest School

Entrance requirements

Academically selective; admission following a successful examination process and interview at 7+, 11+, 13+, and 16+ entry points.

Life & activities

Sports

Adventure SportsAikidoAquaticsAthleticsBasketballCricketCross-CountryFencingFivesFootballGolfJudoPhysical EducationRacketsRowingRugbyStrength and ConditioningTennis

Arts

ArtDramaMusicDrama and Theatre Studies

Extra-curricular

Societies and ClubsSchool TripsVolunteering and CharityIntramural ActivitiesBoat ClubConcert Hall performancesEngineering Workshop

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full

Dining: Lunch is included in the basic fee; all boys are required to attend lunch.

Pastoral care: {"Tutor System (Age 13-18)","Form Tutor (Age 7-13)","Houses and Buddy System","School Council",Chaplaincy,"Mental Health and Wellbeing support",Counselling,"Medical Support"}

Latest inspection

Pupils grow into confident young adults as a direct result of the autonomy the school provides them and the highest levels of pastoral support (ISI Inspection 2017)