A shared enthusiasm for academic endeavour lies at the heart of St Paul’s Girls’ School, with students encouraged to think deeply and explore ideas beyond the curriculum alongside a rich co-curricular provision. This holistic education has produced outstanding results, and the school has been among the most successful in the UK for much of the past decade. University acceptances are similarly impressive, with around 40% of students each year going on to study at Oxford or Cambridge, as well as increasing numbers moving on to Ivy League universities in the United States.
Regardless of exam results, St Paul’s Girls’ School is an extraordinary place with a distinctive ethos focused on nurturing creativity, curiosity and a love of academic discovery. The school is full of opportunity, where students are encouraged to take responsibility, get involved and broaden their outlook. St Paul’s offers a classical yet forward-looking education, encouraging students to take risks, think ambitiously and play a leading role in the world beyond school. It is no coincidence that the school counts leading scientists, journalists, artists and entrepreneurs among its alumnae.
The co-curricular programme is ambitious, with student-led societies and academic enrichment sitting alongside activities run by expert staff. Music has always played a central role at the school. Gustav Holst served as Director of Music for over 30 years, and his legacy continues to this day in the school’s exceptional music department. The quality and scale of participation in drama, art and sport are equally impressive, and the co-curricular programme remains central to the school’s success.
Most important of all, St Paul’s Girls’ School ensures that all students receive the kindest and most individual pastoral care.
