Why St. Paul's

Kindness stands foremost as our most important value. St. Paul’s is a school but it is also a family for life those lucky enough to join as pupils, parents or staff. This community is sustained by compassion, care and respect for all. Kindness lies at the heart of our nurturing pastoral ethos and puts the interests of the child at the heart of all that we do. 

In nurturing the best from our pupils, we understand that learning to cope with challenges and setbacks is key to leading happy and fulfilled lives. St. Paul’s is a safe and supportive community where pupils are stretched, challenged, encouraged and recognised for their efforts. 

The outstanding St Paul’s education bestows many advantages upon pupils but also instils within them with a sense of responsibility, duty and service. As they prepare for life beyond school, they learn to value their social obligations to their families and peers, their communities, their country and to the world. 

We celebrate our identity as a progressive, innovative, all-ability school that welcomes all talents, cultures and backgrounds. Pauleans are many things, but most of all they are themselves and we work with our staff and parents to ensure their children become the very best they can be within our caring, inclusive and tolerant community. 

Childhood should be an adventure and, even as adults, we must never forget the wonder of new discoveries and the thrill of going beyond our perceived limits. Our young people are challenged and engaged both within the classroom and beyond and, through adventure, learn much about themselves and the world around them. 

Pauleans aspire to be the best we can be in our work, relationships and in life. Aspiration is released through outstanding teaching, exciting learning, holistic enrichment and supportive pastoral care. Our pupils achieve astonishing academic success and go on to top universities around the world. Thereafter, they enjoy happy and fulfilled lives whilst remaining true to the high values of the school.