City of London School

A other independent school school in City of London. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for City of London School.

London, EC4V3AL Age 10-18 Boys intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

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Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
107 Queen Victoria Street
London, EC4V3AL
Phone
2036806300
Website
cityoflondonschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100003
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
107 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL
Website
http://www.cityoflondonschool.org.uk
Age range
10-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Capacity
1100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,084

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
60 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
120
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,084 pupils
10-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(60 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(46 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Kind. Aware. Ready."

Kind Aware Ready

City of London School runs a Five Assemblies programme and includes religious societies; assemblies include Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim.

Head Teacher's Message

Alan Bird, Head, describes City of London School as a leading London independent school with an iconic location, strong pastoral care and academic excellence, emphasising kindness, inclusivity and broad co-curricular opportunities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Chess Applied Coding Filmmaking French Culture Tabletop Games Philosophy Eco-Schools Committee City Pride Afro-Caribbean Society Religious Societies

Sports

Football Basketball Water polo Cricket Sailing Badminton Fives Tennis Martial arts Table tennis Indoor climbing

Facilities

Grove Park facility Winterflood Theatre (170-seat thrust auditorium) The CLS Café (open 8am) Main dining hall Sports facilities at CLS and Grove Park Grove Park Conservation Area

Curriculum Highlights

Design, Computing & Robotics (including study of Artificial Intelligence) Artificial Intelligence Rhetoric Civics City+ programme (co-educational experiences with CLSG) LAMDA Qualifications Extended Projects (EPQ) IGEM Competition Annual Science Conference Public lecture series

SEND Provision

The School uses all available funds for fee remission to award means-tested transformational bursaries at 11+ and 16+ to ensure access to the School for a diverse range of young people; Scholarships or Prizes may also be awarded.

Admissions Criteria

Admission is competitive and requires registration for the entry point, online and written assessments at the School, and an interview. Assessments include an online portion (105 minutes) and a 30-minute creative writing task; shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview and group activity. A confidential report from the candidate’s current school is reviewed. Age guidance: 10+ entry candidates are aged 10–11 on 1 September; registration and non-refundable registration fee are online. SEND adjustments may apply. Offers follow review of assessments, interview feedback and current school report.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Tuition fees for the 2025-2026 academic year are £9,462 per term (including VAT). Music lessons are £411.60 per term.

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