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ST PAUL’S SCHOOL 13+ PROSPECTUSLEADING THE WAY ACADEMICALLY FOR OVER 500 YEARS
St Paul’s occupies 45 acres of its own green, open space on the banks of the Thames, giving our pupils the opportunity to play a wide range of sports all year round. Our campus is unique amongst London schools for the on-site facilities it offers – from impressive new teaching facilities to science laboratories, boat house to state-of-the art theatre, art gallery to cricket pitches, concert hall to engineering workshop. We encourage parents to book a tour of the school to see the range and quality of activities and facilities we offer.
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Sally-Anne Huang High Master
I cannot tell you how fortunate I feel to be part of a truly exceptional community here at St Paul’s. I’ve worked in independent education for over a quarter of a century and I can see that there is something unique here, that goes beyond simply getting the top grades. The pupils and the teachers at St Paul’s contribute to a genuinely scholarly environment, where research and excellence are valued in their own right. This is a place where links between subjects are explored, original ideas nurtured, and respectful debate is ubiquitous. I cannot imagine a better place for an intellectually curious young person to flourish. And yet, a Pauline education does not stop there. We are a London school with fantastic grounds and first-rate facilities in performing and visual arts and sport. This is not just about exceptional sportsmen and artists, although they will find all they need here, it’s also about having a go, getting a break from academic work and simply giving boys the time and space to run around. And this holistic approach to education is further supported by an emphasis on pupil welfare, volunteering, our Character Curriculum, and our recently restructured vertical tutoring and house system.
We are experts in educating young men and in discussing the challenges they will face in the twenty-first century. Not least, although we place a high value on the single-sex education we provide to our pupils, we know that it is important that they interact and work with girls on a regular basis. There has been a long history of collaboration with our sister school, St Paul’s Girls’ School but, each year, we are working to introduce new ways to collaborate through joint off-timetable days, co-curricular opportunities, committees and our partnerships programme. At St Paul’s we know that with the privilege of this exceptional education, comes responsibility. We are a school with over 500 years of history and a strong sense of our founder’s vision. And yet we have our faces turned firmly to the future and an ambition to guide our pupils to successful and purposeful lives beyond their time here.
I hope that this prospectus will provide you with a taste of life at St Paul’s and that you will choose to come and visit us in person. I look forward to welcoming you and sharing with you my heartfelt enthusiasm for life at St Paul’s.
From the High Master
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St Paul’s School has a long and illustrious history. It was founded in 1509 by John Colet, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, who inherited substantial wealth from his father and used his whole fortune to endow the School, making it the largest school in England at the time.
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The school has moved four times, initially due to the Great Fire and then growing demand, before finally settling at the present 45-acre riverside site in 1968. Today, St Paul’s is one of the leading boys’ schools in the country. It attracts the very brightest pupils who are able to achieve stellar examination results year after year. That is just the start. Academically, our exceptional teaching staff encourage our pupils to look beyond the curriculum, to question and challenge, to develop a genuine love of scholarship and to be fascinated by the process of discovery. The brightest children can come from all walks of life. We remain true to Colet’s founding ambition by ensuring that pupils are able to come to St Paul’s on merit, regardless of their financial means. Currently, 147 pupils receive a means-tested bursary. The parents of any successful applicant can apply for one of the free or subsidised places available every year. Beyond the classroom, we offer an enviable range of co-curricular activities across sport, the arts and a vast selection of clubs and societies. Pupils are able to experience the range of opportunities normally only found in boarding schools, within a majority day school environment. With our nurturing tutor system and excellent pastoral care, all pupils are given the care, time and space to develop their true character, to excel in their chosen fields, and to have the confidence and skills necessary to succeed in adult life, wherever they find themselves.
The School has survived the Plague, the Great Fire of London and the Civil War, and in 1870 was one of only two day schools included by the Clarendon Commission as one of the ‘nine great public schools’ of England.
Apposition – the St Paul’s ‘Speech Day’ – dates back to the school’s foundation in 1509 and was originally intended as a means by which the Mercers’ Company could assess the academic health of the school and remove the High Master if deemed necessary. The last High Master to be removed in this way was back in 1748.
The first building, sited by St Paul’s Cathedral, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, and the school has also survived the Plague and the Civil War. In 1870, it was one of only two day schools included by the Clarendon Commission as one of the ‘nine great public schools’ of England.
Colet intended that his school would provide a Christian and humanist education. He was helped and advised by Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, the most famous scholar of the day.
Under Colet’s statutes, there were to be 153 scholars (a reference to the “miraculous draught of fishes”, John XXI, 11) “of all countres and nacions indifferently”.
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1st XV rugby player Nile enjoys the warm and welcoming atmosphere at St Paul’s as well as the highly rewarding nature of the academic challenge. Talented in History, English, Mathematics and Economics, he has also represented the ISFA England National Football Team and trained with the Harlequins Developing Player Programme for rugby. A good listener, he has learnt to balance a heavy workload, sports commitments and socialising alongside volunteering at local primary schools. He is looking forward to studying Psychology at a top university after inter-railing with his friends during the summer break.
Meet winger,Nile:globe trotter and psychologist.
“ I’ve loved the vast array of school trips that are on offer. I’ve had the opportunity to travel to both Japan and New York.”
All pupils take these subjects to GCSE: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, English Literature and Mathematics.
Academic study is at the heart of life at St Paul’s. Scholarship, perseverance and hard work are promoted in all subjects. But learning here is also well-supported, enjoyable and Whilstinspiring.examination success is important, for gifted pupils we feel it is a by-product of their broader intellectual development. We encourage pupils to develop their own passion for learning, to foster a spirit of enquiry and to become increasingly self-directed in their study. Their tutors assist them in learning how to balance their academic interests with their other Pupilscommitments.followacurriculum to IGCSE/ GCSE and then to A Level. With the help and guidance of specialist teachers, they are encouraged to explore beyond the curriculum and push the boundaries of academia. Pupils are able to access and work in the extremely well-resourced and modern Kayton Library, with a temperature-controlled rare books room and views across to the River Thames.
Pupils also choose an additional five GCSE subjects: one creative subject chosen from Art & Design, Drama, Engineering (Electronics, Product Design, Systems & Control), Music and four further subjects, including at least one modern foreign language, chosen from Ancient History, Computing, French, Geography, German, Greek, History, Italian, Latin, Spanish, and Theology and Philosophy.
St Paul’s was the first English school to teach Ancient Greek. Uniquely St Paul’s
We are proud of our outstanding academic tradition, which fosters a culture of scholarship, creativity and leadership, but the real academic strength of St Paul’s is that discussion in the classroom is not constrained by the examined curriculum.
OPTIONS FOR GCSE
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OPTIONS FOR A LEVEL All courses are two-year linear courses, leading straight to an A Level in Year 13. The following subjects are available: Ancient History, Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics*, Geography, German, Greek, History, Italian, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Spanish and Theatre Studies. In addition, a range of Extended Project Qualifications is offered in Year 12, including Engineering.
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*Those wishing to study Further Mathematics must also choose Mathematics.
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The school’s values underpin our approach to ensuring all pupils develop the character traits, social skills and moral outlook necessary to thrive at school and beyond. The school believes that pupils’ personal development goes hand-in-hand with and supports their academic progression and co-curricular participation. Our Head of Character Education and student-led Values Committee ensure that this aspect of a pupil’s journey through St Paul’s continues to be prioritised.
The school has an active trio of equality societies which meet to celebrate the diversity of our community and discuss current affairs affecting social justice: REACH (race, ethnicity and cultural heritage) Soc, Feminism Soc and Pride Soc. All of these societies organise lunchtime talks and other events, as well as supporting whole school celebrations of occasions, including Black History Month, International Women’s Day and LGBT+ History Month. In addition, the school has an Afro-Caribbean Society which launched in conjunction with St Paul’s Girls’ School last year. We also have an Inclusion Alliance made up of pupils and staff from all areas of the school and led by our Head of Inclusion.
The friendship that pupils and their families develop with their tutor lasts throughout their time at St Paul’s School and often beyond.
The Junior Scholars at St Paul’s still receive a silver fish. This tradition stems from John Colet’s founding ambition to provide for 153 pupils of “all nacions and countres indifferently” and refers to the “miraculous draught of fishes” recorded in St John’s Gospel. Uniquely St Paul’s Head (Mental Health and Wellbeing) and Deputy Head (Pastoral). Pupils are also able to seek guidance from the school’s nurses in our medical centre and make appointments to see the school doctor. Two clinical psychologists are available to provide counselling at their request. The learning support department is an important part of the wider pastoral team, and two specialist teachers are available to work with pupils. As young pupils grow, so too does their curiosity, understanding and interaction with an increasingly complex and demanding society. Our PSHE lessons, provided weekly to all pupils in every year of the school, help guide and prepare them for the challenges they will face. From initial lessons on wellbeing, to discussions around healthy relationships and e-safety, the course equips pupils with the skills they need to navigate adolescence happily and successfully.
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As the first port of call for many pastoral issues, all tutors are offered training in Youth Mental Health First Aid. This externally accredited course is delivered by qualified members of the pastoral team and ensures all tutors are cognisant of the pressures of modern teenage life and are well placed to support their pupils. Tutors and pupils are in turn supported by a skilled and experienced pastoral and wellbeing team. A pupil’s Undermaster (Head of House) or the Head of Middle School normally manage any more serious pastoral concerns, supported by the school’s safeguarding leads and the Deputy Taught PSHE lessons are supplemented by a range of co-curricular activities, including Human Rights Day and numerous talks from external speakers on topics such as drugs and alcohol, positive sexual relationships, and gambling. We also engage with parents and invite them to hear the same messages that are being delivered to their children.
We strongly believe that children who feel safe, happy and respected are best placed to learn and to develop into strong and confident adults. Nurturing pastoral care is at the heart of St Paul’s life. The safeguarding of our pupils is paramount and underpins everything we do.
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Every pupil at St Paul’s is assigned a tutor who will guide them through their five years and ensure they are happy and progressing well. Pupils meet their tutors every day, including an extended tutor period on a Friday afternoon, and tutors are on hand to help pupils navigate school life. For example, a pupil might turn to their tutor for help managing their workload, for guidance on co-curricular commitments or to decide on academic choices. The tutor also acts as a bridge to further, specialised pastoral support. Tutors come to know the character and talents of their tutees and would expect to form strong, supportive relationships with their parents. Tutor groups are small, with no group having more than 12 pupils, which ensures that the tutor is able to respond to each member of their group as an individual.
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“ I’ve had some of the most fun working with those younger than me – from being one of the chiefs of Theatre FX, to helping out as a young leader at the local Beaver Scout group, to gaining my dinghy instructor qualification and teaching kids to sail.” Creating worlds and stories is one of the things that Charlie most enjoys spending his time doing, so for his EPQ Charlie wrote excerpts from a novel in the style of Sir Terry Pratchett. Taking that creativity to the stage, Charlie has an undeniable passion for technical theatre, something he hopes to pursue as a career. As a backstage member of the National Youth Theatre, he’s also enjoyed teaching skills learnt there to the younger boys as a chief of Theatre FX, and as a volunteer at a local community theatre group. Charlie has explored everything from sailing and fencing to singing and Warhammer; it’s a wonder he has any time to continue his knitting at the end of the day, a skill which he learnt in a lunchtime activity.
Meet theatreCharlie:technician, volunteer and creative writer.
Sporting Life
Sport is one of the key components of life at St Paul’s, and we aim to give all pupils the chance to benefit from learning through sport by playing and being taught the sport of their choice. We provide a wealth of sports from which pupils of all abilities are free to choose after their first term at 13+ entry, and all pupils are encouraged to adopt and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. The safety and welfare of the pupils is our top priority at all times. The programme is designed and resourced to be fully inclusive, catering for the needs and enjoyment of all pupils, from the interested novice to the elite performer. All pupils are encouraged to maximise the realisation of their potential for growth physically, mentally, socially and emotionally, to develop character in a broad sense. St Paul’s has a strong reputation for sport, and there is a very demanding fixture list in the majority of school sports. Pupils participating in sport are expected to commit to playing for the school, with fixtures taking place regularly on Saturdays but also on weekdays (depending on the sport) in all three terms. Many pupils are able to represent the school in inter-school fixtures, while a number of individuals and teams regularly progress in regional, national and international competitions.
The sports programme serves to reinforce many of the traits and values we believe are important, including: commitment, honesty, leadership, resilience, respect, responsibility, self-discipline and teamwork. SCHOOL 13+ PROSPECTUS
St Paul’s was a founding member of the Rugby Football Union – established on 26 January 1871 at a meeting attended by representatives from 21 clubs and held at the Pall Mall Restaurant, Regent Street.
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The school benefits from an outstanding team of elite and expert coaches and support staff, many of whom can boast their own impressive sporting achievements.
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Aidan won gold in the World Age Group Acrobatic Championships in China and three silver medals at the European Championships a year later. Multi-talented, he enjoys playing the piano and hopes to go on to university and study either Chemistry or Maths, but he also secretly harbours a notion of running off to join the circus!
Meet acrobaticAidan:gymnast, chemist and mathematician.
“ For me it’s all about getting the right balance. I’ve been able to fulfil my dream of representing Great Britain in my true passion, acrobatic gymnastics, whilst also achieving top grades in my academic studies. My teachers are excellent. They’re passionate about their subjects and always on hand to lend support when I need it.”
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The school has a proud tradition in the Arts. Old Paulines (OPs) have been at the top of their fields in this sector both historically and currently, working in and for the top institutions in the world. There have been outstanding OP actors, lighting designers, comedians, producers and film directors (Rory Kinnear, Neil Austin, Nicholas Parsons and Oliver Parker), conductors, instrumentalists and performers (Robin Ticciati, Dennis Brain, Charlie Fink and Winston Marshall) and artists, illustrators and designers (Ernest Shepherd, Paul Nash and André Fu).
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Each department – Art, Drama and Music – has its own dedicated building, allowing for complete immersion in these creative activities.
The Arts We place great value on creative subjects; these complement and enhance our academic curriculum. Art, Drama and Music are taught to all pupils in their first year and then full GCSE and A Level courses are offered. Pupils must choose Art, Drama, Engineering or Music as one of their GCSE subjects.
The Drama Centre houses the state-of-the-art Samuel Pepys Theatre as well as a teaching wing overlooking the River Thames.
Coupled with the Milton Studio, these theatres host around 20 productions each year, allowing pupils to embrace a range of performance styles and the technical and design challenges therein.
ART Art and Design provides opportunities for personal expression, encouraging imagination, sensitivity, conceptual thinking, powers of observation and analytical ability in practical contexts. Through both theoretical studies and the individual development of practical skills, our teaching leads to a fuller understanding of the part played by Art and Design in the history of human development; widening cultural horizons, enriching our pupils’ personal resources and engendering self-awareness are central to our ethos. Further information about the arts at St Paul’s can be found by scanning the QR code.
DRAMA Drama fosters community and facilitates communication: it is a creative space in which young people, through the challenges of performance, can come to know themselves better. It breeds both self-analysis and self-discipline and allows individuals to integrate more fluently with the world around them.
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MUSIC Music encourages creativity, discipline, collaboration and the capacity to think differently. It plays an integral role throughout the school and is embraced by almost 50% of pupils, who participate in a wide range of musical activities at St Paul’s. The opportunities are rich, from symphony orchestras to string groups, choirs (including a thriving close harmony group) to saxophone
The possibilities for enthusiastic pupils are vast: from in-house drama competitions and pupil-directed plays, via experimental studio pieces, to large-scale musicals and plays from the classical repertoire. There are also regular opportunities for seniors to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith.
Uniquely St Paul’s ensembles and jazz groups to a host of small chamber groups tackling anything from early to contemporary Comprehensivemusic.ensembles and chamber music programmes ensure that performance opportunities are provided for as many pupils as possible, including competing and performing in external competitions, workshops and events.
The clerihew, a whimsical, four-line biographical poem was invented at St Paul’s by then pupil, Edmund Clerihew Bentley (1875-1956). One of his best known is: Sir Christopher Wren Said, “I am going to dine with some men. If anyone calls, Say am designing St Paul’s.”
There is no such thing as a typical Pauline. All pupils write their own stories as they discover their talents, wherever they lie.
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“ It was a real honour to gain an academic scholarship when I moved from St Paul’s Juniors to the senior school, and I love the way we’re always encouraged to think outside the box, expand our learning way beyond the curriculum and try new things. I particularly enjoy our group tutor sessions on a Friday afternoon when we catch up on the week, and support and help each other out in a relaxed and fun environment.”
Meet scholar.andactor,James:musicianacademic ST PAUL’S SCHOOL 13+ PROSPECTUS
Winner of an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music for playing one of the lead roles in Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s School of Rock, James loves performing, whether on the West End stage or on jazz piano at the Bull’s Head in Barnes. He also loves composing, singing and acting, studying languages and English, and a game of ‘ping-pong’ in his spare time.
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Our lunch break is one hundred minutes’ long, providing ample time to have a bite to eat and then rehearse a scene from a play, practise a movement of a string quartet, complete a training session on the rugby pitch or river, debate the right of prisoners to vote, or listen to the memories of a veteran pilot from World War II. All these and many more activities may take place during a lunchtime at St Paul’s. Yet such opportunities are not just restricted to the middle of the day; boys may stay after school to rehearse, practise, study or train. Tutor groups are blocked into eight different houses, each led by their Undermaster. An inter-house competition is held throughout the year, with activities including sports, the arts, engineering and games, designed to accommodate pupils of all interests and abilities. The house system enables our pupils to enjoy healthy competition whilst forming lasting bonds with those in different year groups.
CO-EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH OUR SISTER SCHOOL Whilst we may be a single-sex school we believe our pupils benefit from working and learning alongside girls. Hence we provide many opportunities for all our pupils to join with those from our sister school across the river, St Paul’s Girls’ School. Such activities include year group joint workshops, musical concerts, drama productions, an entrepreneurship course and volunteering programmes.
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Beyond the curriculum, St Paul’s provides over 80 societies, clubs and activities, from chess, cookery and film making to law, medicine and space exploration. Pupils are encouraged to join any in which they are interested and to explore new opportunities, regardless of previous experience.
Pupils enjoy a choice of over 80 societies, musical groups and ensembles, as well as sporting activities.
Our long lunch break allows for a huge range of societies and activities, from rugby training and quartet rehearsals to the Halley Research Community, named after the Old Pauline scientist, Edmond Halley, of comet fame, which uses the Scanning Electron Microscope. St Paul’s is the only school in the country to have one.
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BURSARIES – ASSISTANCE WITH FEES St Paul’s takes great pride in offering an outstanding education to talented pupils, irrespective of their family’s financial circumstances. Each year, there are funds available for free and subsidised places at all points of Alladmission.pupilshoping to apply for a bursary must gain a place at the school on academic merit. During the assessment process, parents will be asked to complete a financial assessment form designed to establish the level of financial support required. More details are available in the Further Information booklet, on the school website or by scanning the QR code.
SCHOLARSHIPS AT 13+ St Paul’s School offers a number of honorary academic scholarships. Candidates who have successfully completed the 13+ admission process and accepted their offer are welcome to sit the scholarship examinations which are held annually in May. About 35 scholarships are awarded each year in total between pupils from St Paul’s Juniors and external candidates. They are retained until the end of a pupil’s career at St Paul’s, subject to good work and conduct. Academic Scholarships are honorary and worth £60.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND EXHIBITIONS AT 13+ St Paul’s offers a number of honorary music scholarships and exhibitions which candidates may apply for once their offer of a place has been accepted. Music Scholarships are honorary, worth £60, plus free tuition on two instruments. Music Exhibitions consist of free tuition on one instrument. Awards at 13+ are retained for three years and are reviewed for the final two years of school. Further scholarships are available at 16+.
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The broad integration of bright minds from diverse backgrounds provides one of the key aspects of an education at St Paul’s John Colet, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, founded the school in 1509 with a clear vision to educate able boys to serve society regardless of their race, creed or social background. Uniquely St Paul’s
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St Paul’s offers a number of flexi-boarding places in the newly refurbished West House for pupils who wish to board for two or three nights a week. Flexi-boarding is perfect for those who have a very long commute, an after-school or early morning activity or for those whose parents are away for a period of time. Flexi-boarders have their own rooms and a common room overlooking the River Thames in West House, but also have access to all the facilities in School House and the wider school.
Boarding at St Paul’s
The Housemaster, supported by the Matron and a team of House Tutors, works closely with pupils’ academic tutors to ensure that they make the most of school life, but most importantly that they settle in, make friends and are happy. In School House, we offer full and weekly boarding. Year 9 boys are welcome as weekly boarders but must return to an approved guardian or family member every weekend. Boarding is not available for boys below Year 9. FLEXI-BOARDING
Although most boys at St Paul’s are day pupils, boarding plays an important role for many.
School House is a small and welcoming community of boarders on the banks of the Thames. It offers a supportive environment which helps boarders to concentrate on their studies during the week, but also grants them the independence and freedom to explore their many other interests. Besides structured daily prep time, boarders can use all the school’s many facilities: some may use the gym, others the music school, whilst others relax in the House common room and play pool or watch a movie together. At weekends we organise various trips including cooking classes at Leith’s, meals out in London restaurants, tours around famous landmarks such as St Paul’s Cathedral and Parliament, and high adrenaline activities like go-karting, indoor skydiving and paintballing.
The Thomas Gresham Committee, also part of Pauls4All, is a wholly pupil-led appeal, with a committee of students from Years 12 and 13 directing the programme each year. The committee raises funds to provide a 100% bursary for the highest performing pupil at 11+ who is in need of financial support. The Thomas Gresham Committee, alongside the volunteering and charity committees, raises awareness for their chosen cause and arranges a packed calendar of events to raise funds, from whole school events to individual year challenges.
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St Paul’s School has a long history of developing links and partnerships with the local community. Pupils at St Paul’s embrace the rewards volunteering has to offer, and every pupil moving into Year 10 and Year 12 is given the opportunity to volunteer with the support of the Voluntary Service team within the school timetable. Each pupil brings a unique approach to charity work, which influences the various forms of volunteering they choose to undertake. The placements on offer are highly sought after here at St Paul’s and, in turn, our pupils have become a valuable resource to the local schools, hospitals, care homes and youth centres that make up our community. There is a genuine desire among pupils and staff to engage in partnership work, and a commitment to sharing our expertise, energy and facilities for the benefit of the local and wider community. Supporting the community outside the school gates provides the opportunity for pupils to gain valuable real-life experiences, develop empathy and acquire an understanding of the needs and challenges of others, while also helping to develop the skills necessary to make a worthwhile contribution to wider society. It has a positive impact on our pupils’ wellbeing as well as a positive impact on the wider community.
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St Paul’s is a founding member of the West London Partnership (WLP), an independent and state secondary school partnership. As part of the partnership, we offer academic enrichment, ranging from Latin GCSE classes for local students, to a post-GCSE entrepreneurship course. Our academic partnership work extends outside the WLP too. Residential Physics summer schools run each year for gifted students from around the country; our Primary Professors programme engages local primary school children with Saturday sessions in a variety of subjects; and Year 12 pupils provide virtual mentoring to their peers around the world using our very own Colet Mentoring app, designed in partnership with Ed-Tech company, EasyA. Our student-led service and charitable activities, known as “Pauls4All”, play a significant part in the life of all the pupils at St Paul’s. Each year, the whole school is invited to vote on one UK national charity. In addition, various local charities are supported through fundraising and volunteering. Pupils can apply to join one of the Pauls4All charity or volunteering committees, which exist at St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors. These committees help to decide the shortlist of charities that the school votes to support each year, and to raise awareness and funds for the school’s nominated charities.
On an international level, St Paul’s has links with the Senahasa Trust in Sri Lanka and Beyond Ourselves in Zambia. Thanks to these links, our pupils have been able to visit our partner schools in both countries, where they have volunteered in the local community and supported school teaching. These opportunities offer our pupils a better understanding of the challenges that charities face when working in the developing world.
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If you would like to learn more about our programme, please visit: stpaulsschool.org.uk/events or scan the QR code.
OLD PAULINE CLUB When pupils leave St Paul’s they automatically become Old Paulines, joining a 10,000-strong alumni network that includes leaders from every professional field. They will join an illustrious register that includes Professor Duncan Haldane (Nobel Laureate), David Abulafia (Wolfson History Prize Winner), George Osborne (Former Chancellor of the Exchequer), Dan Snow (Historian and Television Presenter), Rory Kinnear (Actor), and Sir Mark Walport (Ex-chief Scientific Advisor).
The St Paul’s Community includes 20,000 alumni, parents (current and former), supporters and staff who share a lifelong connection to St Paul’s. Through professional networks, reunions, social gatherings and academic lectures, our community creates connections to support each other, our pupils (and those of our partner schools), the school and our charitable initiatives. Our active events programme, delivered both virtually and in person to families and Old Paulines termly, displays all of the interesting, creative and thought-provoking activities that the school has to offer. Whether your interest is piqued by our “Topical Tuesdays” talks, attending the occasional wine tasting, learning more about our heritage, sharing your professional skills at a networking event, joining one of our Parents’ Groups for social events or being entertained with inspiring music and drama productions, there will be something that appeals.
The Old Pauline Club aims to create an inclusive and supportive alumni community that will help nurture lifetime friendships, help recent alumni start out on their career path, provide ongoing professional engagement and channel support back to the school. With our thriving social networks now supporting and connecting Old Paulines, there are many ways in which OPs all around the globe can enjoy getting together and keeping in touch. Old Paulines also receive regular updates from the school through newsletters and the bi-annual magazine.
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In 1944, King George VI and Sir Winston Churchill attended the final briefing of the Allied Commanders for the D-Day landings, which was given by Old Pauline, Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery and held at the West Kensington site of the school. Uniquely St Paul’s
Choosing a University
*QS World University Rankings® is an annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds. It is viewed as one of the three most-widely read and respected university rankings in the world. US Universities pageUniversity destinations
Dedicated university advisers help each pupil make an informed choice from the breadth of courses and universities in the UK and overseas. Pupils are invited to careers fairs and workshops to aid their decisions. Typically around 50% of Paulines attend the top 10 universities within the *QS World Rankings® (which recently includes UCL and Imperial College London) with almost one quarter of all pupils gaining places at Oxford and Cambridge Universities each year. However, it is important that focus is given to ensuring that the right university and course is chosen based on each pupil’s interests and ambitions.
St Paul’s is also a highly successful school for US university applications. Students receive significant support from a well-staffed and well-resourced US Universities Department. In addition to the Head of US Universities, the Department consists of six counsellors, two essay tutors and the Universities Officer for transcripts and planning assistance. A list of recent university offers is published on the US University page on the St Paul’s School website (accessible using the QR code to the right) each September and includes Ivy League or equivalent, including Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Stanford and Yale.
St Paul’s School is a charitable company, limited by guarantee, registered in England. Registered office at Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT. Registered Company Number 6141973. Registered Charity Number 1119619. © St Paul’s School, 2022.
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