Address: 6 Wetherby Place, London SW7 4NE
Website: stpschool.co.uk
Founded: 1935
Pupils: 100, all boys aged 4-13
Termly Fees: £9,760-£9,840
Head Teacher: Mr Alexander Thomas
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Entrance Procedure: Selective; play day for reception entry and assessment day for other year groups. Priority given to siblings
School Visits: Regular open days and individual tours available
Contact: [email protected] or 020 7373 3944
The Curriculum
St Philip’s is imbued with a real and valuable sense of fun combined with an ambitious curriculum – unashamedly classical, liberal, and challenging in scope and style. A strong emphasis is placed on the building blocks of literacy, numeracy and the ability to think critically and clearly. We work to capitalise on the boys’ natural enthusiasms and curiosity. The curriculum incorporates an exciting and challenging early years programme through to all subjects required for Common Entrance and scholarship level.
Sport & The Arts
Sport is central to life at St Philip’s and we make good use of 30 acres of maintained games fields in Barnes. Games are played for the entire afternoon twice a week; approximately 20 percent of the curriculum is dedicated to sport. Music is an integral part of school life – not least the scholar cantorum, which sings regularly at The Little Oratory chapel. There are plenty of extracurricular activities available. The school-wide annual production is always much anticipated, and many an art competition fiercely contested.
Pastoral Care
The school focuses on its Catholic values, at the centre of which lies a consistent call to treat one’s fellow being with respect, dignity and kindness. The staff and parents embody these values, and while St Philip’s provides stellar academic results, it must allow its boys to explore their creativity and enjoy a proper childhood despite being in a very competitive part of London. The school believes this approach sets it apart, with St Philip’s boys encouraged to act ‘with joyfulness and kindness’ – the school motto.
Exit Destinations
Most boys go onto highly selective senior schools including Eton, Harrow and Dulwich, but St Philip’s aims to identify the school that suits each boy individually.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To create an atmosphere that is light, airy and optimistic to ensure the boys have as much fun as possible. We treat our boys with kindness and respect and work hard to provide them with opportunities to explore and cultivate their interests and talents in as many ways as possible.
