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City of London Private schools

City of London School for Girls

St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, EC2Y 8BB

City of London School for Girls is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 10-18.

Private school Girls Ages 10-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
10-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
10-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

City of London School for Girls opened in 1894 after William Ward left a bequest for an inspiring education for girls. It began on Carmelite Street and is now based at St Giles’ Terrace in the Barbican, between the Barbican and Roman walls.

CLSG keeps learning broad before pupils specialise. Years 7 and 8 study arts, humanities, languages, sciences and technology, with independent learning projects. At GCSE, pupils study English, mathematics and the sciences alongside a modern foreign language and humanities subject. Sixth-form choices span arts, languages, sciences, humanities and the EPQ.

The school lists almost 140 clubs, teams and societies, from debating, robotics and chess to music, drama, STEM and trips. Pupils can create activities, while the joint CLS-CLSG iGEM team uses school laboratories and teacher guidance for synthetic-biology projects. The combination gives student-led interests a visible place alongside the academic timetable.

The 11+ route is staged. Applicants register online and sit Cambridge Select Insight in numerical, verbal and non-verbal skills; successful candidates then take English and mathematics papers before a visit and interview. CLSG publishes separate 16+ arrangements, with bursary and scholarship applications alongside admissions.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 49.7 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 70.8% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with City of London and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for City of London School for Girls, City of London, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
49.7
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
3.09
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with City of London and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for City of London School for Girls, City of London, and England. 80 60 40 20 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Girls only
Age range
10-18
Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Brown
Pupil roll
794 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London, Greater London
Postcode
EC2Y 8BB
Area
City of London

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Brown

School contact

School phone
02078475500

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
admissions@clsg.org.uk
Admissions phone
02078475500
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
10-18
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Tuition fee
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 registration deadline

    Friday 30 October 2026

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  2. Year 7 first assessment

    13 to 18 November 2026

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  3. Year 7 second assessment

    Wednesday 6 January 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  4. Year 7 interviews

    11 to 21 January 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  5. Year 7 offers

    Friday 12 February 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  6. Year 7 acceptance deadline

    Early March 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  7. Sixth Form registration deadline

    Friday 2 October 2026

    Route: Year 12 (16+); entry: September 2027.

  8. Sixth Form assessment

    Wednesday 14 October 2026

    Route: Year 12 (16+); entry: September 2027.

  9. Sixth Form interviews

    Tuesday 24 November 2026

    Route: Year 12 (16+); entry: September 2027.

  10. Sixth Form offers

    Tuesday 1 December 2026

    Route: Year 12 (16+); entry: September 2027.

  11. Sixth Form acceptance deadline

    Wednesday 9 December 2026

    Route: Year 12 (16+); entry: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
49.7 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
3.09 EBacc APS
A-level results
70.8% AAB or better
A-level average points
51.53 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: Not yet verified

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does City of London School for Girls handle admissions?

City of London School for Girls handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to City of London School for Girls?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for City of London School for Girls?

Year 7 registration deadline: Friday 30 October 2026. Year 7 first assessment: 13 to 18 November 2026. Year 7 second assessment: Wednesday 6 January 2027. Year 7 interviews: 11 to 21 January 2027. Year 7 offers: Friday 12 February 2027. Year 7 acceptance deadline: Early March 2027. Sixth Form registration deadline: Friday 2 October 2026. Sixth Form assessment: Wednesday 14 October 2026. Sixth Form interviews: Tuesday 24 November 2026. Sixth Form offers: Tuesday 1 December 2026. Sixth Form acceptance deadline: Wednesday 9 December 2026

What does the latest inspection picture look like for City of London School for Girls?

City of London School for Girls is currently rated Standards met.