A school for girls brings together a motley crew of ungovernable women who attempt to save the school from bankruptcy. Oliver Parker is best known as an actor, appearing in a number of TV series such as The Bill (1989) and Poirot (1991). His work as a director includes Othello (1995) and An Ideal Husband (1999). Barnaby Thompson is a successful film producer, with credits such as Wayne's World (1992) and Lucky Break (2001). St. Trinian's is his first film as director.