St Paul's School London

We are delighted to share that St Paul’s met all five of the required standards after being visited by a team of nine inspectors from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in January.

The inspectors were particularly impressed by our co-curricular programme, choosing to recognise it as a “significant strength”. The report highlights how our provision encourages confidence, fosters new friendships, and helps pupils in their academic, sporting and creative pursuits. You can read the full report here: bit.ly/inspection-report-2025

Last weekend’s Pauline Continuum Cycle was a great success, with parents, staff, pupils and Old Paulines riding together to Colets (the home of OP sports) and then onto Box Hill 🚲

Last week we held our SPJ New Parents’ Evening and Supper, a yearly tradition where we welcome new First Year parents to the school!

We are delighted to share that our work across Diversity, Equality and Inclusion has been recognised by multiple national publications. Recently, we won the category for Developing Student Voice in the Education Choices Magazine Awards, and we have just been shortlisted for the Independent School of the Year Award for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Justice.

The work we do to ensure our school is a welcoming and inclusive space is incredibly important. Whether it is our Inclusion Alliances, our Equality Societies, or our efforts in developing Character Education, we are working hard to ensure St Paul's is a place where everyone can succeed as their best and most authentic selves.

Thank you to both the Independent Schools of the Year Awards and Education Choices Magazine for these recognitions.

Independent School Parent

What a wonderful Summer Arts Camp we have had: mask, mime, circus skills, spoken word poetry, street dance, site specific theatre, and special effects make up!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to our amazing workshop leaders, for offering such a diverse mix of creative skills! The children all engaged so brilliantly!

Today, we finish with a small sharing of some performance poetry 🥳👏🎭

The upper first play of The Day The Crayons Quit is just around the corner. 24th and 25th June.

LIMITED SEATING Upper first parents make sure to book tickets so not to miss out. Book your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DPGP

There are still a few places left on our Summer Arts Camp, which is available for Upper Second - Upper Third students. The course runs from the 8-12 July, 9am-3pm. Led by Briony Bower and returning SPJ Director of Drama, Jonathan Boustead, as well as a host of exceptionally talented industry professionals to teach a wide variety of skills. This looks to be a really exciting week with highlights to include; the renowned performance artist and writer Kat François conducting a spoken word and performance poetry workshop; Vic Cripps leading a dynamic graffiti class; Will Rawlins running a special effects theatrical makeup session; and Phillip Price, the director of Custard Storm, offering an interactive circus skills experience.

This course is also available to those at local schools, so if your son has a sibling within the age category they are also invited to attend. There are only 22 spaces available, so make sure you get your space before it’s gone!

Excited to announce our star studded line up of SPJ FACTOR judges this year…Katie Ellis , Katie is an incredible working Actor/Musican fresh off the stage starring in shows such as Ride at the Southwark Playhouse, Get Happy (Told by an Idiot) at the Barbican, Wuthering Heights (Wise Children) UK and US tours. Actor/Puppeteer Fred Davis who recently won an Olivier for his role as the Tiger in Life of Pie performing on the West end and then transferring to Broadway. Atom Lucenet a returning SPJ student who has continued to champion drama in SPS. And finally our longest standing judge, Casting Director Verity Naughton who has had a very busy year casting the likes of The Hills of California and children’s casting on Oliver! (Chichester Festival Theatre/West End) All are very excited to whiteness the array of talent SPJ contestants have to offer in this years SPJ Factor. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Excited to announce our star studded line up of SPJ FACTOR judges this year. Katie Ellis , Katie is an incredible working Actor/Musican fresh off the stage starring in shows such as Ride at the Southwark Playhouse, Get Happy (Told by an Idiot) at the Barbican, Wuthering Heights (Wise Children) UK and US tours. Actor/Puppeteer Fred Davis who recently won an Olivier for his role as the Tiger in Life of Pie performing on the West end and then transferring to Broadway. Atom Lucenet a returning SPJ student who has continued to champion drama in SPS. And finally our longest standing judge, Casting Director Verity Naughton who has had a very busy year casting the likes of The Hills of California and children’s casting on Oliver! (Chichester Festival Theatre/West End) All are very excited to whiteness the array of talent SPJ contestants have to offer in this years SPJ Factor. Looking forward to seeing you there!

SPJ Factor - have you got your tickets yet?
The ticket booking link is now live so please book your tickets for SPJ Factor. The event sells out, so please book soon to avoid missing out; everyone is welcome! To purchase tickets: ticketshttps://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/59710
 
Event Details: 
When: Thursday 9 May, 6.15pm - 9.30pm
Where: Wathen Hall

See you there!

A successful Sunday spent painting last week. A huge thank you to our family volunteers for giving up your time and energy. Keep an eye out for upcoming family volunteering opportunities!

Just small selection of snaps from the wonderful third year production of the School of Rock last term