St Paul's Cathedral School

St Paul's Cathedral School is a co-educational day school for boys and girls aged 4 - 13 and a residential school for the choristers of St Paul's Cathedral. The school's aim is to instil a love of learning in its pupils in a supportive and caring environment where pupils can find their individual strengths and flourish. Pupils go on to a very wide range of day and boarding schools at the age of 11 or 13.


ISC associations: IAPS, The Society of Heads, AGBIS, ISBA

Religious affiliation: Church of England

Day/boarding type: Day and Full Boarding

Gender profile: Coeducational

Size: 283

St Paul's Cathedral School fees:

Boarding fees per term:
£3,618 (excl VAT)

Day fees per term:
£5,982 to £6,440 (excl VAT)

Scholarships & bursaries:
Available

ISC reference number:
79578

DfE reference number:
201 / 6006

Boys - age range & pupil numbers:

Day: 4 to 13 (151)

Boarding: 7 to 13 (24)

Girls - age range & pupil numbers:

Day: 4 to 13 (108)

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Scholarships at St. Paul's Cathedral School

Scholarships are available to exceptional candidates at 11+. Applications are welcome from existing pupils of the School, or from external candidates. Existing choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral are already considered to be music scholars.

Advantages and Expectations of Scholarship at St Paul’s Cathedral School

We offer an enviably broad curriculum within our Year 7 & 8 programme which provides stretch and ambition to every child in a highly creative and supportive community. St Paul’s Cathedral School is rated ‘Excellent’ in every category by the ISI. This rich and varied environment, in which Scholars can thrive without being the outsider, creates the ideal platform for young people to become the best of themselves.

Situated under the shade of the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral, the school has easy access to the best that London can offer in the cultural life of one of the world’s leading capital cities.

Scholarship attracts 10% fee remission.

Scholars are expected to uphold the highest standards within our community and as ambassadors to the school.

A maximum of 8 scholarships may be awarded in each academic year, within which a maximum of 4 scholarships may be awarded to existing pupils. Scholarships may be awarded in any, or none, of the four categories: Academic, Music, Sport and Art.

Awards are made on merit alone.

Caveat: Scholarship Awards are not a guarantee of winning scholarships to future senior schools at 13+

The Profile of a Scholar at St Paul’s Cathedral School

Scholars will be able to demonstrate exceptional aptitude, ability and proven commitment in any one or more of the following: Academic, Art, Music and Sport

Scholarships & Bursaries offered

  • Academic scholarships
  • Art scholarships
  • Music scholarships
  • Sport scholarships
  • Bursaries for new entrants
  • Hardship awards for existing pupils

Disclaimer: Data is provided by the school, ISC is not responsible for inaccuracies