St.Paul's Inter College was founded on 21 January 1974. It was established by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lucknow with the object of imparting modern education primarily to Catholic Students in a manner that would conserve their "RELIGION LANGUAGE, SCRIPT AND CULTURE" but is open to all, irrespective of religion, caste of community.

The institution is situated in one of the healthiest parts of Shahjahanpur. In the Cantonment area and is therefore, an ideal institution for parents / guardians to whom the health of their children is a matter of prime importance. Its imposing building is equipped with electric lights and fans, with its hall, well stocked Library, Science Laboratories, Reading Room, spacious rooms and a large play ground for football, hockey, cricket, basket ball, volleyball, badminton, kho-kho and athletics. The college can compare favorably with the best institution in UTTAR PRADESH.