St Paul's Girls' School

ISI Inspection Report 2024 confirms SEND pupils receive suitable support such as a learning mentor and typically progress in line with peers.

“Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive suitable support, such as access to a learning mentor and typically progress in line with their peers. ISI Inspection Report 2024”

School states it welcomes applications from prospective students with SEND and offers access arrangements throughout admissions.

“Valuing diversity and celebrating individuality are core values of our school, and we welcome applications from prospective students with SEND.”

Dedicated Wellbeing Centre with child and adolescent therapists, a qualified clinical supervisor, and a medical team

“We have a team of child and adolescent therapists, a qualified clinical supervisor, and a medical team, all of whom are housed in the Wellbeing Centre, which was opened in 2022.”

An ISI Inspection Report 2024 confirms leaders ensure pupils' physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing are well supported.

“Leaders ensure that the physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing of pupils are well supported. ISI Inspection Report 2024”

Tutor groups comprise 8-10 students in the Senior School (13-15 in Lower/Middle School)

“tutor groups are small, comprising 13-15 students in the Lower and Middle Schools and 8-10 in the Senior School”

Students in Middle and Senior Schools participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, including volunteering, skills, and expeditions.

“Students in the Middle and Senior Schools frequently choose to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which involves volunteering in the community, learning a skill and getting active, as well as completing outdoor expeditions.”

School describes a broad, progressive co-curricular programme with a wide variety of clubs and societies for all students.

“Ours is a broad and progressive co-curricular programme. A tremendous variety of clubs, societies and activities enables all students to get involved, wherever their interests lie.”

The school describes itself as a warm and inclusive community where all individuals feel valued and able to be themselves.

“Ours is a warm and inclusive community. It is vital that all individuals in our school feel valued and able to be themselves.”

Wellbeing and pastoral care are described as central to the school's ethos, with student happiness and confidence as the top priority.

“Wellbeing and pastoral care are central to our ethos. Ensuring that all students feel happy and confident as they progress through the school is our top priority.”

SPEAC, a dedicated environmental action committee, is run by Year 12 (VII) students with a wider network of year reps.

“The St Paul’s Environmental Action Committee (SPEAC) is one of the most active and long-running student societies at the school, made up of a dedicated committee of VII (Year 12) students and a network of year reps throughout the school.”

Senior School covers Years 12-13 (VI and VII forms)

“Years 12-13”

Entry requires an online application form plus supporting documents and a non-refundable registration fee.

“Parents are required to submit an online application form, together with a copy of the candidate’s passport, visa (if applicable) and a non-refundable registration fee of £265 (not applicable for those families applying for a bursary only place).”

11+ 2027 entry application deadline is set for 6 November 2026.

“By Friday 6 November 2026 (9am) – Application Deadline”

School offers an extensive careers and higher education programme as preparation for life

“an extensive careers and higher education programme, an education at St Paul’s is an extraordinary preparation for life”

Extensive careers and higher education programme alongside visiting speakers

“From access to an incredible range of visiting speakers to an extensive careers and higher education programme, an education at St Paul’s is an extraordinary preparation for life.”

ISI Inspection Report 2024 states GCSE and A level attainment far exceeds national averages

“Attainment of the pupils at GCSE and A level far exceeds national averages. ISI Inspection Report 2024”

School named Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2022, described as dominating school rankings

“St Paul’s Girls’ School has dominated our rankings of independent secondary schools like no other. The Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2022”