Location & Getting There
Scholarships Available
Types Available
✓Music Scholarship at 11+ — £60 per annum plus free tuition on two instruments
✓Music Exhibition at 11+ — free tuition on one instrument
✓Music Scholarship at 13+ — £60 honorary per annum plus free tuition on two instruments for three years, reviewed for final two years
✓Music Exhibition at 13+ — free tuition on one instrument
✓Academic Scholarship at 13+ — £60 per annum honorary, retained until end of pupil's school career
✓Academic Scholarship at 17+ (Upper Eighth) — £60 per annum, awarded on basis of work in Lower Eighth year
✓Nahmad Art Scholarship at 13+ — £500 per annum, conditional on taking Art at GCSE or A Level
✓Nahmad Art Scholarship at 16+ — £1,500 per annum for Lower and Upper Eighth, with expectation of Art A Level
✓Gissing Sports Awards at 11+ and 16+ — highly selective awards for boys demonstrating passion and ability for sport
Bursaries (means-tested): Founder's Awards (means-tested bursaries) available at all entry points, ranging from 2% to 100% of fees; families with gross household income up to £144,000 and net assets up to £1.6m may be eligible, with those below £78,000 income potentially eligible for up to 100% remission from 2025-26 onwards.
💡 Scholarship amounts and bursary likelihood analysis are in the Full Deep Report.
Merit-based Scholarships
Key facts
Ages
(Boys)
Fees
$ 28,653–$ 53,943 / year
Inspectorate
ISI
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Prep School (Years 3-8) | £9,551 | £28,653 |
| St Paul's School (Years 9-13) | £11,949 | £35,847 |
| Boarding (including tuition, all years) | £17,981 | £53,943 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music lessons (visiting music teacher) | Per term | — |
| Textbooks and exam fees (Senior School) | Per term | — |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Scholarships & financial assistance
Merit-based scholarships (9 types)
Music Scholarship at 11+ — £60 per annum plus free tuition on two instruments
Music Exhibition at 11+ — free tuition on one instrument
Music Scholarship at 13+ — £60 honorary per annum plus free tuition on two instruments for three years, reviewed for final two years
Music Exhibition at 13+ — free tuition on one instrument
Academic Scholarship at 13+ — £60 per annum honorary, retained until end of pupil's school career
Academic Scholarship at 17+ (Upper Eighth) — £60 per annum, awarded on basis of work in Lower Eighth year
Nahmad Art Scholarship at 13+ — £500 per annum, conditional on taking Art at GCSE or A Level
Nahmad Art Scholarship at 16+ — £1,500 per annum for Lower and Upper Eighth, with expectation of Art A Level
Gissing Sports Awards at 11+ and 16+ — highly selective awards for boys demonstrating passion and ability for sport
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
Means-tested bursaries — the school looks at your family income and can offer a much larger discount than any scholarship. Founder's Awards (means-tested bursaries) available at all entry points, ranging from 2% to 100% of fees; families with gross household income up to £144,000 and net assets up to £1.6m may be eligible, with those below £78,000 income potentially eligible for up to 100% remission from 2025-26 onwards. Ask the Bursar directly — these are rarely advertised prominently.
What Makes This School Different
Youth Mental Health First Aid training f
Low-Level Concern system and independent
MindMatters pupil-led mental health soci
Youth Theatre
Forest School programme
Peer Mentoring programme
Partnership programme with 40+ local pri
Affective Social Tracking pilot
Clubs & Activities
AikidoChessLEGOSudokuSports clubs (multiple)Forest SchoolDrama club and productionsMusic ensemblesComputing clubArt club+13 more
Expeditions include: Christmas pantomime trip (prep school), Summer science trip (prep school), Overnight school trips throughout the year (feedback collected post-trip), First-week teambuilding activity (all year groups), House weekend trips and activities and 2 more.
Academic Results
A-Level A*
59.3%
92.5% A*/A
GCSE Grade 9
68.6%
University Destinations 2025
University of Chicago6Harvard3Yale3Dartmouth3MIT1BrownHarvard3Yale3Dartmouth3Princeton
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7+ | Written examination in English, Mathematics and Reasoning, followed by half-day group assessment (Maths lesson, English lesson, problem-solving task) for successful candidates | November | 25 September 2026 |
| 11+ | ISEB online pre-test, written examinations in English and Mathematics, interview | October-January | 16 October 2026 |
| 13+ | ISEB online pre-test, written assessments in Mathematics and English, interview | October-February | 16 October 2026 |
| 16+ | Written entrance examinations in chosen A Level subjects, interview with subject Heads of Department | November | 30 September 2026 |
How to apply
- Online registration and payment of registration/exam fee
- ISEB pre-test or entrance examinations
- Written assessments (for 13+) or subject-specific examinations (for 16+)
- Interview at school
- Conditional offer of place
- Acceptance and deposit payment
What you'll need to submit
- Online registration form
- Electronic copy of son's passport (jpg or pdf)
- Online payment of registration fee (£240 for 7+/13+) or exam fee (£75 for 11+/16+)
- Head Teacher reference
- IELTS results (16+ international applicants for whom English is not first language)
Open events
- 7+ Open Morning — Saturday 7 November 2026
- 11+ Open Day — Saturday 19 September; term-time visits 11 March and 9 June
- 13+ Open Day — Saturday 19 September; term-time visits 17 March and 14 May
- 16+ Open Day — Saturday 19 September 2026
Scholarships: Music scholarships (11+ and 13+), Academic scholarships (13+ and 17+), Art scholarships (13+ and 16+), Gissing Sports Awards (11+ and 16+) available to those who pass academic selection
School actively welcomes international applicants at all entry points. Overseas candidates applying for 16+ entry require IELTS Academic Profile (minimum level 7.5) if English is not first language. Boarding available for Year 9+ (limited places below Year 12). School operates as sponsor for Child Student Visas (£1,200 + VAT one-off fee, £600 + VAT annual retainer).
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Academic
Student Demographics
School Type
boys
Sports Programme
61
teams across 7 sports
Signature Sports
CricketFootballRugbyTennisFives
Teams by Sport
Football
19
teams
Cricket
10
teams
Rugby
22
teams
Tennis
teams
Basketball
teams
Aquatics
teams
Fives
teams
Also Offered
AthleticsCross-CountryRowingRacketsFencingAikidoGolfJudoAdventure SportsStrength and Conditioning
Recent Highlights
National1st XI Cricket Champions of the Desert Springs Hundred2026
NationalU16 National Singles Title (Rugby Fives)2023
Notable Coaches
Roxana Roman
Swimming Coach
Formerly a member of the Romanian national team
Facilities
45 acres of green space on banks of River Thames3G Pitch with 11-a-side football and rugby markingsSports Hall with five-lane cricket nets, basketball court, five badminton courts, volleyball courtPerformance Centre (strength and conditioning, opened 2023)Swimming Pool (25m, 6 lanes, heated)MUGA with six tennis courtsDojoGymnasiumFencing salleRackets court
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the admissions office at St Paul's School directly for current fee information.