City of London School for Girls
The intellectually edgy, kind and unstuffy independent school for girls in the heart of the City.
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Our take
Independent girls senior school in City of London for ages 7–18. Selective entry.
- Families seeking a senior school for ages 7–18, with thinking already on 11+ or 13+ entry.
- Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- Single-sex (girls). Comfortable for some children, less so for others — worth a visit on a normal teaching day rather than only an open-day showcase.
About the head
“Finding space to pioneer”
The intellectually edgy, kind and unstuffy independent school for girls in the heart of the City.
Distinctive features
Located in the Barbican estate, the only major girls' school in the City of London
City Futures sector-leading careers programme leveraging City connections
Sustainability and climate-action strand embedded across school
Partnership with City of London School (boys) for joint sixth-form centre opening 2028
Twice winners of the international Kids' Lit Quiz (2010, 2014)
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
academic club
service
other
Facilities
sports
arts
academic
Latest exam results
GCSE results 2025: ; ; . A Level results 2025: ; , with most students progressing to leading universities
Where leavers go
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 202 | 202 | 202 | 202 | 202 |
| Oxbridge | 20 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 15 |
| Russell Group | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 |
| US Ivy | — | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Medicine | 22 | — | 26 | — | — |
Recent coverage
On 27 March 2026 the school announced a joint sixth-form centre with City of London School (boys) opening September 2028, the first co-ed sixth form between the two historic City schools.
Notable alumni
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 | TBC | Closed |
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Excerpts
“My dd is academically strong in her own school but where we were working as expats is far easier I believe from London primaries and I think we need additional help.”
Academic reputation — parent discussionWe will also be on the look out for teachers. The open days/exam/interview didn't provide many glimpses of the teaching staff. For us as parents, we are really paying for intelligent, well educated adults to influence and guide our DD. We are 99% willing to take this on faith,...
My DD has a couple of friends in y6 at the prep both of whom are moving up to the senior school in Sept. FWIW they are both really lovely down to earth girls and are very happy there. It was a lovely morning. The teachers, students and headmistress all come across really well....
House system
Wellbeing
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Inspection
Isi — 29 Apr 2025
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-26
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Questions parents ask
Common questions about City of London School for Girls, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is City of London School for Girls best for?+
Independent girls senior school in City of London for ages 7–18. Selective entry.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
Are there open days?+
8 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at admissions@clsg.org.uk or phone on +44 20 7606 0400. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to City of London School for Girls — see the "Schools like City of London School for Girls" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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