Quite simply one of the most prestigious boys’ public schools in the country. Set in 45 glorious acres between the Thames and Barnes, it boasts fantastic facilities and an incredible academic record – a quarter of leavers get into Oxbridge and about 20 a year to Harvard and Princeton. Fees expensive but offers scholarships (awarded by exam) and means tested bursaries. Admission is by Common Entrance exam and interview, with 45% of boys from feeder prep Colet Court (www.coletcourt.org.uk), the rest from assorted prep schools. 855 pupils (40 boarding). Ages 13-18.
www.stpaulsschool.org.uk