City of London School
London, City of London, Greater London · EC4V 3AL
Founded in 1442 and now occupying a place at the heart of the City of London, this is a large independent day school for boys aged 10 to 18, with just over 1,000 pupils on roll. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent in both education quality and personal development at its most recent inspection. What stands out is the breadth of opportunity available to able boys, alongside a notably generous bursary programme. Under Head Alan Bird, it offers a clear academic identity within a single-sex setting.
1,041
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£28,386
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 10-18
- Pupils
- 1,041
- Location
- London, City of London, Greater London
- Website
- http://www.cityoflondonschool.org.uk
- Telephone
- 020 3680 6400
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Alan Bird
Latest results
Attainment 8
39.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
96%
A-level A*-A
75%
A-level A*-B
93%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably at the top end: 99 per cent of pupils reach grade 5 or above in English and Maths, far ahead of the national average of 47 per cent, and 96 per cent achieve grades 9 to 7 at GCSE. At A-level, three-quarters of grades are A*-A and 93 per cent reach A*-B. The curriculum has real intellectual range, from Further Mathematics and the sciences to Latin, Classical Greek, Russian and a strong slate of humanities, with the EPQ available alongside GCSEs and A-levels.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 318
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 14.99%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Languages are a particular strength, with French, Spanish, German and Russian all taught. Basketball and table tennis feature among the main sports, and scholarships are offered in academics, music and sport for boys who excel in those areas.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1442
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £28,386
- Bursaries up to
- 110% of fees
Full and partial bursaries at 11+ and 16+, ranging from 25 to 110 per cent (ie including uniform and trips)
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 November 2024
The last word
A historic City boys' school with serious academic credentials and bursaries reaching up to 110 per cent of costs, making it worth a look for ambitious families regardless of means.
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City of London School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is City of London School located?
City of London School is located at 107 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL.
What type of school is City of London School?
City of London School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend City of London School?
City of London School has approximately 1,041 pupils on roll.
What is City of London School's inspection rating?
City of London School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 19 November 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.