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Westminster vs St Paul's

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interest · 18/03/2012 09:07

What's the difference in ethos between these two schools?

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swanthingafteranother · 18/03/2012 11:29

St Paul's is in leafy Barnes (we used to call it the Biscuit Factory) and Westminster is ...um in Westminster. That tells you immediately something about different atmosphere. St Paul's always seemed to me to be full of very clever but not very posh people, whereas Westminster was possible a bit more trendy, trust fundy. Although that was 20 years ago...I had brothers who went to both places, and tbh the Paulines I met have ended up more normal than the Westminster lot.. Seemed to cultivate highly intellectual types, in both schools.

Colleger · 18/03/2012 11:25

I would choose Westminster over St Paul's any day. More quirky, less hot-housy and feels like a proper Public School.

(hides from HG)

fainche · 18/03/2012 11:21

How about Helena Bonham-Carter (Westminster) vs Winston Marshall of Mumford & Sons (St. Paul's)?

MollieO · 18/03/2012 10:09

Gosh they are both odious in their own ways (NC and GO)!

grovel · 18/03/2012 09:52

The difference is Nick Clegg (Westminster) vs George Osborne (St Paul's). Your call.