What secrets lie behind the walls of St Paul’s Juniors? You might think you’re just looking at a typical London school. But St Paul’s Juniors, formerly Colet Court, holds centuries of history and tradition. Founded in 1881, St Paul’s Juniors wasn’t always on this site. It began as a small school called ‘Bewsher’s’ in West Kensington. The school grew and moved to Hammersmith in 1883, becoming part of the St Paul’s School foundation. It was renamed Colet Court in 1892, honoring John Colet, the founder of St Paul’s School. For many years, Colet Court stood opposite St Paul’s School in Hammersmith. But in 1968, both schools moved to this expansive campus in Barnes. Today, St Paul’s Juniors is a thriving preparatory school for boys aged 7 to 13. Most students continue to St Paul’s School after completing their time at St Paul’s Juniors. Did you know that the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” has a special connection to this very school? It was commissioned for and first performed by the talented boys of Colet Court in 1968. From those humble beginnings in the school’s Old Assembly Hall, the musical went on to captivate audiences worldwide. St Paul’s Juniors is more than just bricks and mortar. It’s a testament to the enduring power of education and tradition.
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