Colets is located within 15 acres of grounds owned by St Pauls School in Barnes. The school was founded in 1509, and boasts such distinguished old boys such as John Milton, The Duke of Marlborough, GK Chesterton, Field Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.

The Old Paulines have a thriving rugby, cricket and football scene. Most weekends throughout the year will see a full programme of rugby, football or cricket, which makes for exciting viewing for spectators either from the warm comfort of the bar or on the fresh viewpoint of the outdoor balcony