Private Schools in City of London
There are 5 private schools in City of London. Compare fees, rankings and open days.
Updated October 2026
- Schools
- 5
- Day fees
- £23,148–£31,833 / year
- Ages
- 3–18
City of London has 5 independent schools: 2 taking primary-age pupils and 3 with a senior school or sixth form. 3 co-ed, 1 girls' and 1 boys'. 2 offer boarding. The median top day fee is £28,728 a year, above the £26,493 median across London's independent schools. The highest-ranked on the Houseroom Index is City of London School.
Best-ranked private schools in City of London
By Houseroom Index score
Prep and senior schools
2 prep · 3 senior or sixth form · 1 girls', 1 boys', 3 co-ed
Top senior: City of London School, City of London School for Girls, David Game College
Top prep: St Paul's Cathedral School
Private school fees in City of London
- Day fees a year
- £23,148–£31,833
- Median
- £28,728
Upcoming open days in City of London
- City of London School for GirlsWed 14 Oct
- David Game CollegeTue 20 Oct
- City of London SchoolMon 2 Nov
All 5 private schools in City of London
City of London School for Girls
Barbican, City of London
Girls11–18Day
Top 50Open day 14 Oct 2026
£31,833/yr
Every private school in City of London
All 5 independent schools in City of London, A to Z, by stage.
Prep and junior schools (2)
- Charterhouse Square SchoolCo-ed · Ages 3–11 · Day
- St Paul's Cathedral SchoolCo-ed · Ages 4–13 · Day & boarding
Senior schools and sixth forms (3)
- City of London SchoolBoys · Ages 10–18 · Day
- City of London School for GirlsGirls · Ages 11–18 · Day
- David Game CollegeCo-ed · Ages 14–18 · Day & boarding
Private schools in City of London: common questions
- What are the best private schools in City of London?
- The highest-scoring independent schools in City of London on the Houseroom Index are City of London School, City of London School for Girls, David Game College and St Paul's Cathedral School. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
- What is the best private secondary school in City of London?
- City of London School is the top-ranked independent secondary in City of London on the Houseroom Index, followed by City of London School for Girls and David Game College.
- How much are private school fees in City of London?
- Day fees in City of London range from £23,148–£31,833 a year, with a median of £28,728. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are extra.
- How many private schools are there in City of London?
- Houseroom lists 5 independent schools in City of London: 2 taking primary-age pupils and 3 with a senior school or sixth form, including 1 girls' and 1 boys' schools.
- Are there boarding schools in City of London?
- 2 of the independent schools in City of London offer boarding (full, weekly or flexi).