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Arnold House School
Girls’ · Boys’ · Co-educational | Tiptop editorial rankings
School facts [1] [4]
- Location
- St John’s Wood, London
- Ages
- 3–13
- Intake
- Boys
- Day / boarding
- Day
A boys’ day school for ages 3–13 in St John’s Wood, London.
- Preparation for 11+ and 13+ entry
- Sports and activity facilities at Canons Park
- Additional educational and transition support through the planned St Paul’s School Group relationship
About the school [1] [4] [5]
Arnold House is a day school for boys aged 3–13 in St John’s Wood. It combines classroom learning, sport, drama and pastoral support, and has announced that it will join the St Paul’s School Group in November 2026.
London 13+ and boarding-school routes [2] [3] [4] [5]
The 2024 leavers’ destinations include six boys to Westminster, five to St Paul’s and two to Eton at 13+, alongside Mill Hill, Merchant Taylors and Wetherby. Arnold House also supports 11+ transfer. The St Paul’s Group pathway announced in 2026 adds opportunities for early assessment, enrichment and application.
- Reporting period
- 2024 leavers’ destinations; 2026 Group pathway
Leaver destinations
| Period | Westminster | St Paul’s | Mill Hill | Eton | Merchant Taylors | Wetherby | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (13+) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | School source |
2024 destinations at 13+ and 11+
- Westminster
- St Paul’s
- Mill Hill
- Eton
- Merchant Taylors
- Wetherby
- City of London
- Dulwich
- Eaton Square
- Sevenoaks
- St Edward’s
- Tonbridge
- Aldenham
- Belmont Mill Hill
- Haberdashers’
- JCOS
- St Clement Danes
The report separates 13+ and 11+ and does not state a complete leaver cohort. The St Paul’s Group pathway retains assessment and interviews; the Year 7 route is by invitation and includes an examination.
Scholarships and awards [3]
The 2024 destination list records one Eton music scholarship and two Merchant Taylors sports scholarships.
About this ranking
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