How to get into St Paul’s Junior School at 7+
July 13th, 2018Last updated: June 16th, 2025
Are you hoping for your son to win one of the places at St Paul's Junior School at 7+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your son, to pre-tests, exams and the interview.
Introduction
St Paul’s Juniors is the junior division of St Paul’s School. Boys attend St Paul’s Juniors from
7-13 and then St Paul’s from 13-18. It is an independent, academically selective school in
West London.
Students can enter St Paul’s Juniors via entry at 7+ and then St Paul’s at 11+, 13+ and 16+.
At 7+, 72 boys are admitted into the Lower First Year. The 8+ entry points has currently been
suspended.
Before you apply
St Paul’s offers small parents tours for 7+ entry. This an opportunity to meet the staff, Head
and current pupils. There will be also be a chance to hear from the Head of St Paul’s Juniors
and other members of staff will be present. Further information on open mornings is available
on the website:
Registration
Boys may be registered for St Paul’s from the October that they are in Year 1. In order to be
qualified for entry at 7+, a boy’s 7th birthday must fall on or before August 31st in the year of
entry. Registration closes early October the year before entry. To register, parents of
prospective students must complete the online registration form located on the admissions
part of their website. This can be accessed via this link:
As part of this process, a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be uploaded as well as an
online registration fee of £240.
Application
After completing the online registration form (as explained above) on the website, applicants
will receive an examination entry form sent either in the May in the year preceding entry, or
else immediately after registration if parents apply after this point. The form specifies the
date for this to be returned. Following this, the examination entry information letter will be
sent in November. Following the assessments, the offer letter, acceptance form and request
for deposit of £2700 will be sent to successful applicants shortly after the interviews.
Assessment(s)
The first stage of the assessment process is a written exam. The content of this exam is a test
in English, Mathematics and Reasoning. The reasoning tests are weighted according to age.
There are no sample papers available, however, the school does offer a suggested reading list:
https://www.stpaulsschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/7-reading-suggestions-2024-
1.pdf
They also offer a Maths curriculum:
https://www.stpaulsschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/7-2024-Maths-English-
Guidance.pdf
Boys successful at this stage are invited back for an informal interview stage, which involves
a short interview, and group assessment tasks. At this stage as well, parents will have the
opportunity to meet with the Head of St Paul’s Juniors. This should take place within 2 weeks
of the written test stage. Following this stage, successful applicants will be made an offer.
Prior to acceptance, a reference will be requested from the current boys headteacher. The
interviews take place within 2 weeks of the written tests so all boys should know the results
within a fortnight.
Destination schools
Boys are accepted to St Paul’s Juniors on the understanding that St Paul’s will be their first
choice of senior school. Boys who remain at St Paul’s Junior for the duration will
automatically be registered for the transfer to St Paul’s at 13+.
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