Hampton School vs St Paul's School

Hampton School is a boys' day school in Richmond upon Thames (ages 10–18); St Paul's School is a boys' day and boarding school in Richmond upon Thames (ages 7–18). Day fees reach £29,916 a year at Hampton School against £35,847 at St Paul's School. At A-level, A*–A rates are 72% and 92.5%.

FieldHampton SchoolRichmond upon ThamesSt Paul's SchoolRichmond upon Thames
Houseroom Index81.98/100 (#20)82.43/100 (#17)
Day fees / yr£29,916£9,551 – £35,847
Boarding fees / yr£17,981 – £53,943
GCSE 9–7 %60%96.7%
A-level A*–A %72%92.5%
Oxbridge offers23 offers (12%)38 offers (17.5%)
Ages10–187–18
GenderBoysBoys
Day / boardingDay onlyDay or boarding
Pupils1,1001,012
LocationRichmond upon ThamesRichmond upon Thames
Next open day19 Sept 202619 Sept 2026
Registration deadline1 Oct 202625 Sept 2026

Fees and results are the latest figures Houseroom holds for each school; a dash means the school hasn't published that data point.

Hampton School vs St Paul's School: common questions

Which is more expensive, Hampton School or St Paul's School?
St Paul's School has the higher published day fees — up to £35,847 a year against up to £29,916 at Hampton School.
Which has better results, Hampton School or St Paul's School?
On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, St Paul's School recorded the stronger A-level results: 92.5% of grades at A*–A against 72% at Hampton School.
Can I apply to both Hampton School and St Paul's School?
Yes. UK independent schools run separate registration processes, so families routinely register with more than one school and decide once offers arrive. Each school sets its own registration deadline and assessment dates, so check both timelines early — some close a year or more ahead of entry.