City of London School for Girls
London, City of London, Greater London · EC2Y 8BB
Set within the City of London, this independent girls' school has educated pupils since 1894 and now takes them from age seven through to eighteen. Around 764 girls are on roll, with a sixth form of 196, placing it among medium-sized independents. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education and personal development, and found its compliance requirements met. A strong commitment to bursaries sits at the centre of the school's ethos, alongside academic and music scholarships.
764
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£30,247
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 7-18
- Pupils
- 764
- Location
- London, City of London, Greater London
- Website
- http://www.clsg.org.uk
- Telephone
- 0207 8475500
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmistress Jenny Brown
Latest results
Attainment 8
49.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
95%
A-level A*-A
80%
A-level A*-B
95%
Teaching & academics
Academic results are a clear strength: 95% of GCSE entries reach grades 9-7, and at A-level 80% are graded A*-A with 95% at A*-B. The Attainment 8 score of 49.7 sits comfortably above the national average of 46.9. Sciences and mathematics feature heavily among the most popular A-levels, alongside humanities such as History, Economics and English Literature, and pupils can also pursue an EPQ. Breadth in languages is notable, with French, German and Chinese all taught, and Latin and Classical Greek offered at GCSE.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 196
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 12.69%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1894
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £30,247
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Bursary provision is at the heart of the school's ethos
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 29 April 2025
The last word
A high-achieving City girls' school with serious academic ambition and a genuine commitment to widening access through bursaries.
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City of London School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is City of London School for Girls located?
City of London School for Girls is located at St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BB.
What type of school is City of London School for Girls?
City of London School for Girls is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend City of London School for Girls?
City of London School for Girls has approximately 764 pupils on roll.
What is City of London School for Girls's inspection rating?
City of London School for Girls is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 29 April 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.