WELCOME FROM THE HIGH MISTRESS St Paul’s Girls’ School is an extraordinary school. Not only does it regularly achieve the best GCSE and A-
The co-curricular programme at St Paul's is wide ranging and ambitious. Music plays a central role. The composer of The Planets, Gustav Holst, was Director of Music at the school for over thirty years, and his legacy continues. Likewise, the quality of drama and art is very high indeed and we believe this is crucial to a rich education. Sport features strongly too, with an emphasis on wellbeing and teamwork. Most important of all, however, is our belief that all students should receive the kindest and most individual of pastoral care, and this feature is fundamental to our school. SPGS remains the most dynamic, forward-looking school I have ever had the pleasure to work for and I hope that you will consider joining us.
Level results in the country, but it has a truly distinctive ethos focused on nurturing creativity, curiosity, and a love of academic discovery. Ours is a school full of opportunity where students are encouraged to take responsibility, to get involved and to broaden their horizons. They are actively engaged in service to the community and local partnerships abound. Friendships made at St Paul’s last a lifetime. The education we offer is classical yet forward- looking, encouraging students to take risks, think ambitiously and play a leading role in the world beyond school. It is no coincidence, therefore, that amongst our alumnae we count leading scientists, journalists, artists and politicians. One of our earliest students was Rosalind Franklin, whose brilliant pioneering work was pivotal to the understanding of DNA. She once commented that ‘science and everyday life should not be separated’, a maxim we fully support to this day.
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