Independent school · Barnes

St Paul's School

St Paul's School is a 7–18 independent boys' day-and-boarding school in Barnes, SW London — one of the most academically selective schools in the country. Senior entry is 13+, but the Year-6 gate is the ISEB Common Pre-Test (Oct–Nov), followed by school papers in January and interviews running Jan–Jun.
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Location

See school website

Gender

boys

Age range

11-18

Exam board

ISEB Common Pre-Test

Pass threshold

75%

Places / year

99

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Past papers

Official and practice papers, by subject.

Score predictor

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Prep guide

How to prepare, month by month.

Key dates

Registration, exam and results dates.

Bursaries

Fee assistance and scholarships.

Prep tips

  • Stage 1 is the ISEB Common Pre-Test (adaptive, ~2.5h, all four subjects)
  • Stage 2 is school-written English (45m) + Maths (1h) for shortlisted boys in January
  • Stage 3 is a 25-min boy interview + 25-min parent interview
  • Senior entry is at 13+ — offers come in June Year 6, kids join two years later

Official links

School websiteShow on catchment map

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