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St Paul's School and St Paul's Prep School are academically selective boys' schools located on 45 acres of green open space on the banks of the River Thames in Barnes, London.
Independent boys all-through school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 7–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, C of E ethos, top-tier London fees.
Providing an education for all boys who meet entrance criteria regardless of economic or social circumstance, promoting scholarship far beyond the examined curriculum and a rich array of extracurricular opportunities.
In 2025, and ; at GCSE and
In April 2026 the SPARKS robotics team won the UK National Finals at the Copper Box Arena, the 1st XI cricket team won the Desert Springs Hundred undefeated, and St Paul's Prep was shortlisted for Tes Independent Prep School of the Year 2026.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 1 Feb 2026 | TBC | Open |
“Tutor groups are arranged vertically with two boys from each year in each group (a maximum 12 boys in total), this provides for a single point of contact for both parents and their sons.”
Pastoral care, inclusivity & disciplineThe spine of the pastoral system is the tutor system. Tutor groups are arranged vertically with two boys from each year in each group (a maximum 12 boys in total), this provides for a single point of contact for both parents and their sons. The tutor Mobile phone policy A clear...
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Ranked by semantic similarity across curriculum, ethos, intake and admissions style. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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Independent boys all-through school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 7–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, C of E ethos, top-tier London fees.
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
email at reception@stpaulsschool.org.uk or phone on 020 8748 9162. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
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