St Olave's Grammar School

St. Olave’s is a wonderful school where you will find staff who know their pupils well and serve their individual needs, and where there is a strong sense of pride and loyalty throughout the school. We welcome pupils of all faiths and backgrounds, championing dignity and respect for all. This brings diversity and richness, which is a real strength of the school.

There is an emphasis on nurturing young people to have the wisdom, honesty and strength of character to make the right choices and have the very highest aspirations. Our academic results speak for themselves; we are one of the country’s most successful voluntary-aided selective schools. This is testament to the talents of our staff and pupils alike.

Academic, sporting, cultural and moral excellence is celebrated and encouraged, within and beyond the classroom. Our co-curricular programme is outstanding; sport, music, drama, DofE, clubs and societies are very strong. We want our pupils to participate fully in the life of the school so they become independent and creative young people who will make their mark in the world. Olavians will be encouraged not to be preoccupied by the fear of failure, but be prepared to give things a go even if there is a risk of not succeeding.

If you’re looking for a school for your son, or a Sixth Form place for your daughter, then please do come and visit us or explore this website further. The atmosphere in our School is truly unique – it is a community which is welcoming, caring and inspiring. This is enriched further by the number of Old Olavians who return to school after they leave, offering their support and guidance to our current pupils.

School Ethos
St. Olave’s and St. Saviour’s Grammar School is a Church of England school, which welcomes students of all faiths and none.

Excellence is celebrated and encouraged. Though there is an emphasis on academic rigour, the school embraces and supports a wide range of activities outside the classroom. This is underpinned by a strong set of values based on trust, dignity and respect.

Integrity and high expectations permeate every aspect of school life and are evident in the behaviour, attitude and appearance of our students. In this ever-changing world, we believe that the wellbeing, confidence and happiness of our community are crucial. We will open up horizons of joy and aspiration and encourage each student to realise the best version of themselves - academically, morally, spiritually and physically.  Our students should not be preoccupied by the fear of failure and have the resilience to cope wisely with adversity.

When Olavians leave us, we hope that they will have developed into confident, independent young adults with intellectual curiosity and imagination, as well as having achieved an outstanding academic record. We will cultivate wisdom, emotional intelligence, and a sense of duty that students practise towards themselves, others, the School, the wider community and the environment. We want our students to be good citizens.

St. Olave’s retains a small school ethos where staff know the students well and address their individual needs, and where there is a sense of pride and loyalty. This enables everyone to flourish together in our multi-cultural community. Important traditions that date back over 450 years provide a framework of distinctive Christian values which reinforce our work and academic spirit. These values include encouraging understanding, respect and dignity for all as well as ensuring that our students are determined, honest and responsible so that they play a full and positive role in society.

School Values
St. Olave’s is a Church of England school and a multi-faith community. Our Christian values are deeply embedded in the daily life of the school.