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Academically selective school open to boys regardless of economic or social circumstance. St Paul's Prep School takes boys aged 7 to 13 and St Paul's School takes boys aged 13 to 18. Admission points are 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. The school is on 45 acres of green space on the banks of the River Thames in Barnes, London. Means-tested fee assistance of up to 100% remission is available.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British
Ages
Ages 7–18
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1509
- Gender
- Boys
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Boarding
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| St Paul's Prep School – Lower First to U | GBP 10,221 |
| St Paul's School – Fourth to Upper Eight | GBP 12,666 |
| St Paul's School – New joiners into the | GBP 12,905 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 240
- Enrolment fee
- GBP 150
- Deposit
- GBP 3,300
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
- Theatre
- Library
Sports
- Cricket
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Football
- Tennis
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cross-country
- Fencing
- Fives
- Golf
- Judo
- Aikido
- Aquatics
- Rackets
Arts
- Art
- Drama
- Music
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