March 2026
City of London School for Girls announced a joint sixth form centre with City of London School opening in September 2028. The centre will provide a co-educational environment for sixth form pupils from both schools.
Senior school
City of London School for Girls
The intellectually edgy, kind and unstuffy independent school for girls in the heart of the City.
Day fees
£31,833
Entry
School Exam + Adaptive AssessmentSelective
Next deadline
Fri 30 Oct 202611+ registration closes
Updated 4 months agosource
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Ms Jenny Brown
Headmistress
Gender
Girls
Becoming co-ed
Pupils
794
Location
Barbican, City of London
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
11 to 18
Founded
1894
Sixth form
196 pupils
Entry points
3+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Nearest station
Barbican
School buses
No
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Saturday school
No
Bursaries
Available
Scholarships
Other, Academic, Music +3
A-level A*–A
84%
2025
GCSE 9–7
93%
2025
Overview
About City of London School for Girls
City of London School for Girls is a selective, independent day school in the heart of the City. Girls come to us from all over London. It is a unique learning environment, empowering girls to think independently and confidently. The school offers a bold academic exploration and intellectual curiosity, with a strategic development plan focusing on innovation, future readiness, personal development, global citizenship, and climate action.
Houseroom EditorialOur take
Houseroom Editorial
Our take
Independent girls senior school in City of London. Selective entry.
Best for
- Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
- 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.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
- Nov18Open dayNext
- Feb12OffersOffers Sent
Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Open Day
Open Day
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£31,833per year · Day · 2026-27 · est. (3 x term)
Inc. VAT £31,833VAT included7 years: £252,326
vs London avg (£24,000)33% above
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
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)
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
BoxingFencingSwimmingBasketballCross-countryAthleticsVolleyballCricketDanceTrampoliningRowingWater PoloClimbingNetball
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Sports DayTennisYoga and PilatesGymnasticsBadmintonFootball
music
Swing BandMusic concerts and performancesMusic ensembles and orchestrasYoung Musician of the Year competitionString EnsembleCamerata ChoirJoint Camerata ChoirOrchestraChoir
drama
Creative Arts GroupDrama productionsDrama house competitionsJunior drama clubFilmmaking
academic club
Law SocietyMock Interview ProgrammeDebatingInterview WorkshopsGuest speaker eventsCoding and National Cipher ChallengeSTEM clubsChessiGEMJapanese pen pal exchangeRobotics ClubGenetic engineering project (sixth form)City IssueRobotics
service
Duke of Edinburgh AwardCareers CommitteeCommunity partnerships and serviceCharity fundraisingCoachingWork ExperienceFire CadetsSocial Action Club
other
Digital LeadersLego clubAsian SocietyChocolate biscuit clubCo-curricular activities (general)Whole School Assemblies PresentationTripsAffinity groupsJewish SocietyExplore (Christian Union)
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Sports HallMillennium Stadium athletics track, Battersea Park (off-site)Use of Mile End Stadium (off-site)Barbican highwalks (off-site)Astro pitchRoyal Docks Adventure (off-site)Swimming PoolCoram’s Fields (off-site)
arts
Main HallNew HallMusic RoomDance Studio
academic
Lecture TheatreGallery Meeting RoomsCommittee meeting roomClassrooms
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
Outcomes2025 GCSE
58
of papers awarded grade 986
at grade 8 or 995
at 7-981
of papers graded A* - A96
graded A* - B84%
A-level A*–A
93%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
10%
to Oxbridge (2025)
55%
to Russell Group
| 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 | — | — |
Top universities (2025)
Cambridge10
Oxford10
Bristol10
Imperial8
King’s College, London7
UCL13
Warwick10
Edinburgh3
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
GCSEA Level
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
In the press
- Good Schools Guide review: a London school par excellence... metropolitan, cosmopolitan London in all its creativity an…
AlumniNotable alumni
Alumni
Notable alumni
Claudia Winkleman (broadcaster)Romola Garai (actress)Dido Armstrong (singer)Elizabeth Emanuel (designer)Hermione Lee (Oxford professor)Margaret Turner-Warwick (first female President, Royal College of Physicians)Theodora Bloom (Executive Editor, BMJ)Tin-Tin Ho (England No.1 table tennis)
Recommended next step
Registration closes 30 Oct 2026 (11+)
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Community
House system
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CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Autumn4 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring7 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer19 Apr 2027 → 2 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027
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GovernancePolicies & documents
Governance
Policies & documents
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is City of London School for Girls best for?+
City of London School for Girls suits: Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
How much are the fees at City of London School for Girls?+
Day fees at City of London School for Girls are £10,611 a term in 2026-27 (£31,833 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at City of London School for Girls?+
The next open day at City of London School for Girls is on 18 November 2026. Booking is usually required.
How does admissions work?+
City of London School for Girls is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.
Does City of London School for Girls support SEND?+
City of London School for Girls offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does City of London School for Girls take?+
City of London School for Girls takes pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is City of London School for Girls a day or boarding school?+
City of London School for Girls is a day school.
Is City of London School for Girls co-educational or single-sex?+
City of London School for Girls is a girls' school.
Where is City of London School for Girls?+
City of London School for Girls is in City of London, EC2Y 8BB.
How do I contact admissions at City of London School for Girls?+
Contact City of London School for Girls by email at admissions@clsg.org.uk or phone on 02078475500.
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