Ages 
‘Remedy’ is the Coletine word for days off (including half term) and we are not surprised. Boys here work and play extremely hard and are proud of their school, what it’s achieved over the centuries and what it continues to do. Not the place for a dreamer or a slacker but a fitting foundation for the fiercely independent brainy go-getter and for his parents who want to know that they are getting the real deal.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 506 ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- £27,162 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head
Mr Oliver Snowball
Since 2022, Oliver Snowball, previously headmaster of Eaton House the Manor Girls’ School, Clapham. He read English at Nottingham before gaining a master's in drama and theatre arts at Goldsmiths. A career in teaching began after meeting his wife
Entrance
Competition for places ferocious at every stage. Around 400 boys apply at 7+ for 54 places, a further 18 boys join at 8+ out of over 200 applicants. Most come from independent pre-preps at this stage. As well as sitting exams in English, maths and
- Open days
- October
Exit
Apart from the odd handful to board (usually to Eton and Winchester) everyone travels seamlessly through to St Paul’s School. No entrance test but everyone sits end of year exams to ensure progress is monitored. Twenty senior school scholarships
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Teaching & learning
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Handheld devices are part of everyday life, however, we have a duty of care with regard to their appropriate and safe use.
iPads, smart watches, e-readers and mobile phones are the only electronic devices allowed in school. Mobile phones must remain switched off and stored in lockers. A pupil can use their phone to make a call or send a text when granted permission by a member of staff. Mobile phone use without permission will be dealt with by the Head of Year. Mobile phones are allowed on school trips but will be collected by staff before bed so there is no access to them overnight. Parents are encouraged to ensure the content of any electronic device brought to school is age-appropriate.
Pupils
Money matters
Generous means tested bursary awards at every entry point but most commonly awarded at 11+. Website transparent about whether you might be eligible and the income threshold. ‘You can own your house and still get a bursary’ and the assistance could be
- Fee information
- £27,162 pa
Our view
The all through nature of St Paul’s Juniors is reinforced not only by the name (part of the purpose for the rebrand from Colet Court) but also by the fact that both schools occupy the same 45 acres of playing fields and prime real estate on the south
The last word
‘Remedy’ is the Coletine word for days off (including half term) and we are not surprised. Boys here work and play extremely hard and are proud of their school, what it’s achieved over the centuries and what it continues to do. Not the place for a
