St Paul’s is an independent school offering an outstanding, all-round education for gifted boys aged 7 to 18 years.

Our founder John Colet opened the doors to St Paul’s School in 1509 to educate boys “from all nacions and countres indifferently”. We offer financial support for any boy who is successful in gaining a place at the school on academic merit and fulfils the means-tested bursary criteria.

We wish to admit highly able, committed and curious boys. We care for them in an academic environment tailored to their specific needs and to equip them with the skills to contribute to wider society long after they have left St Paul’s. Our entry points are at 7+ (Year 3), 11+ (Year 7), 13+ (Year 9) and 16+ (Year 12) and admission is following a successful examination process and interview.

St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Prep School are located on 45 acres of green open space on the banks of the River Thames in Barnes, London. Our campus is unique amongst London schools for the on-site facilities it offers – from boat club to theatre, art gallery to cricket pitch, concert hall to engineering workshop.  This is a particularly exciting time to join the school as over the last few years we have refurbished the majority of the senior school site including a new astro-turf pitch, a stunning Drama Centre, featuring the Dorfman Theatre, and an RIBA award-winning Science building.

In March 2020, we completed the redevelopment of the Senior School. Our two General Teaching Buildings offer a central Atrium, Colet Hall and Chapel, contemporary dining, the Kayton Library and many light airy classrooms overlooking the Thames and playing fields. In January 2026, we completed the redevelopment of our Prep School which makes reference to the design of historic ampitheatres. In both buildings, the use of conventional corridors has been avoided where possible, and the central exhibition space forms the ‘Heart Space’. Our multi-use ‘Ichthys Hall’, complete with a stage, sound and lighting booth, and retractable seating, has capacity to seat the entire Prep School.

We hope you find all the information you need as you browse through this website and look forward to welcoming you at one of our tours in the near future.