Each finalist in the Independent Boys’ School of the Year category 2023 demonstrated excellence, with initiatives and programmes tailored to enrich and enhance the way boys learn. After considerable deliberation on the part of the judges, St Paul’s School was awarded the top prize. Read the school’s full entry below…
As the country’s top academic school for boys, St Paul’s School is proud of our outstanding exam results, but our fundamental motivator is inspiring joy in learning and cultivating deep scholarship. We focus on bringing together leading experts in raising young men and thinking deeply about what that entails; character development and rich opportunities for growth within and beyond the classroom.  It is our belief that by building integrity and providing opportunities for service, we will encourage our pupils to lead purposeful, socially responsible lives. The three pillars: Scholarship, Opportunity and Character are the foundation of all that we do and we actively focus on five core character traits: Respect, Kindness, Humility, Integrity and Resilience. These traits are instilled throughout the school community whether it is showing respect for our opponents on the playing field; demonstrating kindness and humility through our volunteering programme; leading with integrity whilst older boys mentor their younger colleagues through our vertical house system; and learning resilience through academic endeavours and co-curricul...