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  • Independent school for girls

St Paul's Girls' School: entry, tests, dates and fees

Brook Green, Hammersmith, London W6 7BS

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Fri 6 Nov

    Friday 6 November 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: St Paul's Girls' School, checked

  • Places at 11+

    120

    Each year at 11+

    Checked, source: St Paul's Girls' School, checked

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £12,854a term

    2026-27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: St Paul's Girls' School, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 5 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

St Paul's Girls' School sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

St Paul's Girls' School takes new pupils at 11+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entryjoins MIV (Year 7)

    120 places

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, an interview, a reference from the current school, the ISEB Common Pre-Test (an online test many independent schools share) and other tasks set by the school.

    Registration closes: Friday 6 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 16+ entryjoins VII (Year 12), Senior School

    20 places

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school, other tasks set by the school and own subject papers.

    Registration closes: Friday 25 September 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: St Paul's Girls' School, checked

More about entry from our guide

SPGS admits at two points: the start of the Lower School in Year 7, and the Senior School in Year 12. At both, entry happens in stages. A first test is followed by written papers, and applicants who do well are then asked in to interview. At 11+, girls move to each new stage by invitation, so families hear how things are going along the way.

11+: MIV (Year 7)St Paul's Girls' School: JoinsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: The procedures and important dates for entry into both the MIV and VII (Y7 and Y12) for September 2027 are outlined below.View the official source

The school has about 120St Paul's Girls' School: PlacesChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: Approximately 120 places are available each year at 11+ (to enter Year 7) and 20 at 16+ (to enter Year 12).View the official source places at 11+. For September 2027 entrySt Paul's Girls' School: Current cycleChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: 11+ 2027 Entry TimelineView the official source, the process has these parts:

  • ISEB Common Pre-TestSt Paul's Girls' School: Iseb pretestChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: All candidates are required to complete the ISEB Common Pre-Test, a computer-based, time-limited adaptive assessment designed to identify academic potential across verbal reasoning, mathematics, and non-verbal reasoning.View the official source
  • the school's own English paperSt Paul's Girls' School: Own englishChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: All candidates who are successful after the first stage assessment will be invited to sit our entrance examinations in English, Mathematics, and General Comprehension at SPGS.View the official source
  • the school's own maths paperSt Paul's Girls' School: Own mathsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: All candidates who are successful after the first stage assessment will be invited to sit our entrance examinations in English, Mathematics, and General Comprehension at SPGS.View the official source
  • a General Comprehension paper, also set by the school
  • interviewSt Paul's Girls' School: InterviewChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: The interview will last approximately 20 minutes and will be conducted by one member of senior staff.View the official source
  • reference from the current schoolSt Paul's Girls' School: ReferenceChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: At this point, we will also request a confidential reference from the candidate’s current school.View the official source

Stage one: the ISEB Common Pre-Test. This is a timed test on a computer, with verbal reasoning, maths and non-verbal reasoning sections. It adjusts to how each child is doing. Girls can sit it at an approved ISEB centre, at their own school if it is a centre, or at SPGS on set days in November. Our ISEB Pre-Test guide describes the sections.

Stage two: the written papers. Girls invited on from stage one sit three papers at SPGS on 5 December 2026St Paul's Girls' School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: WRITTEN ASSESSMENTS Saturday 5 December 2026View the official source:

  • English: a close reading of a passage of literary writing, with a short set of questions on it. There is no separate creative writing task, but the last question gives room for some imaginative writing.
  • Maths: two sections. The first checks basic arithmetic and then moves to problem solving. The second has longer questions in several parts. Topics come from the National Curriculum up to Key Stage 2.
  • General Comprehension: a paper built around one theme. Girls look at pictures, numbers or text, draw conclusions, spot patterns and reason things through. It does not test facts learned in advance.

If you would like sample material, ask the school or check its 11+ page.

Stage three: the interview. Girls who do well in the papers are invited to interview. The school's interview dates are 16 January 2027 and 24 January 2027St Paul's Girls' School: Interview date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: INTERVIEWS Saturday 16 January or Sunday 24 January 2027View the official source, and each girl comes in on one of them. The school also asks for a reference from the current schoolSt Paul's Girls' School: ReferenceChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: At this point, we will also request a confidential reference from the candidate’s current school.View the official source.

Offers are sent on 12 February 2027St Paul's Girls' School: Offer date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: OFFERS SENT Friday 12 February 2027View the official source. Families then have until 2 March 2027St Paul's Girls' School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE Tuesday 2 March 2027View the official source to accept.

16+: VII (Year 12), Senior SchoolSt Paul's Girls' School: JoinsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: The procedures and important dates for entry into both the MIV and VII (Y7 and Y12) for September 2027 are outlined below.View the official source

About 20St Paul's Girls' School: PlacesChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: Approximately 120 places are available each year at 11+ (to enter Year 7) and 20 at 16+ (to enter Year 12).View the official source places are available in Year 12. Applications for September 2027 entrySt Paul's Girls' School: Current cycleChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: 16+ 2027 Entry TimelineView the official source closed on 25 September 2026St Paul's Girls' School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: By Friday 25 September (9am) – Application DeadlineView the official source, so this section is mostly useful for students looking ahead. The process has these parts:

  • a baseline test on screen, taken at SPGS
  • subject papers set by the schoolSt Paul's Girls' School: Own subject papersChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: Candidates will sit an entrance assessment in each of the four subjects they are considering studying at A Level.View the official source
  • interviewSt Paul's Girls' School: InterviewChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to attend interviews in each of their chosen subjects.View the official source
  • reference from the current schoolSt Paul's Girls' School: ReferenceChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: We will also request a pupil reference from all candidates current schools which will also be taken into consideration in our decision-making process.View the official source

The baseline test lasts about an hour and adapts to each answer. The school does not give practice material for it. Next come written papers in the subjects a student is thinking of taking at A level, held on 9 October 2026St Paul's Girls' School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: STAGE 2 WRITTEN ASSESSMENTS Friday 9 October 2026View the official source. Maths and Further Maths share one paper. Art has no written paper; the school reviews a portfolio instead.

Interviews run from 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026St Paul's Girls' School: Interview date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: INTERVIEWS/5TH SUBJECT WRITTEN PAPER Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November 2026View the official source, and a paper in one more subject may be set on interview day. Offers go out on 1 December 2026St Paul's Girls' School: Offer date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: OFFERS SENT Tuesday 1 December 2026View the official source, with a reply due by 9 December 2026St Paul's Girls' School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE Wednesday 9 December 2026 (9am)View the official source.

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

St Paul's Girls' School

  1. Done: Registration opens for 11+ entry

  2. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  3. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  4. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 5 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  5. Coming up: Entrance tests

  6. Coming up: Interviews

  7. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  8. Coming up: Offers sent

  9. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in 19 weeks

Dates for the other ways in16+

16+ entry, September 2027

4 earlier steps, all doneShow

  1. Done: Registration opens for 16+ entry

  2. Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry

  3. Done: Bursary applications close

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  4. Done: Entrance tests

  1. Next: Interviews

  2. Coming up: Offers sent

  3. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 7 weeks

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 9 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 9 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 9 Oct 2026

At a glance

St Paul's Girls' School in brief

Day or boarding
day school
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in
11+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Scholarships
3 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£265VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £12,854 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£12,854 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£13,880 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026-27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

fees shown include VAT

Registration fee: £265 (VAT not stated by the school).

Source: St Paul's Girls' School, checked

Joining atFee for 2026-27St Paul's Girls' School: Academic yearChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: The school fee per term for the academic year 2026-2027 is £12,854 (including VAT).View the official source
11+£12,854 per term, including VATSt Paul's Girls' School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: The school fee per term for the academic year 2026-2027 is £12,854 (including VAT).View the official source
16+£13,880 per term, including VATSt Paul's Girls' School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: For new entrants to the Senior School (Year 12) the fee per term is £13,880 (including VAT).View the official source

SPGS publishes one main school fee, shown here as the 11+ fee. Students who join in Year 12 pay the separate 16+ fee. For these 2026-27St Paul's Girls' School: Academic yearChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: The school fee per term for the academic year 2026-2027 is £12,854 (including VAT).View the official source figures, fees shown include VATSt Paul's Girls' School: Vat treatmentChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: The school fee per term for the academic year 2026-2027 is £12,854 (including VAT).View the official source. Fees are set afresh each year, so look at the latest list when you plan.

Applying costs £265St Paul's Girls' School: Registration feeChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: There is a non-refundable application fee of £265.View the official source. Families who are applying only for a bursary place may not need to pay it.

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings. Income guide: £150,000 total household income (gross).
Scholarships
For art, drama and music, at 11+ and 16+ entry.

Source: St Paul's Girls' School, checked

  • Bursaries: means-tested bursaries availableSt Paul's Girls' School: AvailableChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: Bursaries are offered for students joining us at both 11+ and 16+, although the number of bursaries available each year is at the discretion of the school and will vary.View the official source
  • Largest bursary: 100%St Paul's Girls' School: Max percentChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: The level of assistance provided depends on individual circumstances and varies from partial bursaries to full bursaries, where the maximum value awarded is the full published fees.View the official source of fees
  • Income limit: £150,000 (total household income (gross), maximum)St Paul's Girls' School: Income thresholdChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: To qualify for a bursary, the total household income threshold is £150k (gross), meaning that parents earning a combined total above this amount are unlikely to be considered.View the official source

At SPGS, you ask for a bursary on the main application form, so the bursary deadline is the same as the application deadline: 6 November 2026St Paul's Girls' School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: The deadline for the application for September 2027 entry is 9am Friday 6 November 2026.View the official source at 11+ and 25 September 2026St Paul's Girls' School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: The deadline for the application for September 2026 entry is 9am Friday 25 September 2026.View the official source at 16+. A fuller bursary form follows later. For 11+, it arrives in mid-December and is due back in early January. Awards range from a small part of the fee up to the full fee. Our bursaries guide explains what means testing usually involves.

Scholarships at 11+ are for music only. At 16+ the school offers art scholarshipsSt Paul's Girls' School: ArtChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: Although no academic scholarships are available at St Paul’s, we do offer scholarships in music at 11+ and 16+ and art and drama at 16+ for talented and committed applicants.View the official source, drama scholarshipsSt Paul's Girls' School: DramaChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: Although no academic scholarships are available at St Paul’s, we do offer scholarships in music at 11+ and 16+ and art and drama at 16+ for talented and committed applicants.View the official source and music scholarshipsSt Paul's Girls' School: MusicChecked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: Although no academic scholarships are available at St Paul’s, we do offer scholarships in music at 11+ and 16+ and art and drama at 16+ for talented and committed applicants.View the official source. A music scholarship is worth the cost of lessons on one instrument or in singing. At 11+, girls tick the music scholarship option on the main application. They then send a video by 23 November 2026St Paul's Girls' School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: The deadline for submitting the video is 12pm, Monday 23 November 2026.View the official source, and some are invited to a live audition on 20 January 2027St Paul's Girls' School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: Successful candidates will be notified in mid-January (after the entrance examination) if they have been put forward to the live audition round which will take place on Wednesday 20 January 2027.View the official source.

Open days

This year's events have passed

  1. Done: Bursary Information Evening (online) (passed)

    6-7pm, booking needed

  2. Done: Open Day (passed)

    Session 1: 8.30am – 11am; Session 2: 10.45am – 1.30pm, booking needed

  3. Done: Open Evening (passed)

    4.30pm – 7pm, booking needed

  4. Done: 11+ Music Scholarships Information Evening (passed)

    booking needed

Source: St Paul's Girls' School, checked

For September 2027 entry, the school held these 11+ events.

Both dates have now passed, and the school says every event was fully booked. If your daughter is younger, keep an eye on the school's open days page for next year's events.

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 89.6% (2026)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2026

    89.6%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: 89.6% A*-A grades at A level 2026View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026

    98.7%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: 98.7% 9-7/A*-A grades at GCSE 2026View the official source

    No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

These are the headline figures the school reports. We show them as published.

MeasureFigure
A level grades A* to A89.6% (2026)St Paul's Girls' School: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: 89.6% A*-A grades at A level 2026View the official source
GCSE and IGCSE grades 9 to 7 (A* to A)98.7% (2026)St Paul's Girls' School: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against St Paul's Girls' School.The source says: 98.7% 9-7/A*-A grades at GCSE 2026View the official source

Official documents and sources

10 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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