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City of London School is a leading academic day school for boys aged 10-18, combining academic excellence with exceptional pastoral care and a forward-thinking approach.
Independent boys senior school in City of London for ages 10–18. Selective entry.
We are a considerate, diverse and forward-looking community that prepares pupils for a fast-changing world, cherishing individuality and encouraging kind, inquisitive leadership.
first co-ed sixth form between the two City schools
24 April 2026: CLS and CLSG Robotics team celebrated a debut-season success. 27 March 2026 announcement of the joint co-ed sixth-form centre with CLSG, opening September 2028.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | TBC | 28 Sept 2026 | Open |
| 2027-2028 | TBC | 2 Nov 2026 | Tbc |
| 2027-28 | TBC | TBC | Tbc |
| Mon, 29 Jun 2026 | Open Event | Open Morning |
| Thu, 10 Sept 2026 | Sixth Form Open Event | Sixth Form Open |
| Tue, 22 Sept 2026 | Open Event | Open Morning |
| Thu, 24 Sept 2026 | Open Event | Open Morning |
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Pastoral care — parent discussion— how’s the pastoral side of the school? @LondonLulu Might you or someone else be able to comment on pastoral care and how competitive/pressurised the culture is at CLS? @LondonLulu Might you or someone else be able to comment on pastoral care and how competitive/pressurised the...
Advanced search Saved Active Unanswered threads Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. My child got an offer from CLS for 13+. It’s his favourite school but I have some doubts. Does anyone have a child there? My questions are (and...
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Independent boys senior school in City of London for ages 10–18. Selective entry.
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.
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.
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
32 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
email at bursary.admin@cityoflondonschool.org.uk or phone on 020 3680 6300. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
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