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Hampton School vs St Paul's School

Hampton School is a boys' day school in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames (ages 10–18); St Paul's School is a boys' day and boarding school in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames (ages 7–18). Day fees reach £31,248 a year at Hampton School against £37,998 at St Paul's School. At A-level, A*–A rates are 72% and 92.5%.

FieldHampton SchoolHampton, Richmond upon ThamesSt Paul's SchoolBarnes, Richmond upon Thames
Houseroom Index85.76/100 (#25)91.7/100 (#5)
Day fees / yr£31,248£30,663 – £37,998
Boarding fees / yr—£57,543
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
Pupils1,5781,504
LocationHampton, Richmond upon ThamesBarnes, Richmond upon Thames
Next open day7 Oct 202623 Feb 2027
Registration deadline1 Nov 202616 Oct 2026

Latest published figures. A dash means not published.

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 £37,998 a year against up to £31,248 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.