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City of London School for Girls

St Giles' Terrace, Barbican
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Ages10 – 18

City of London School for Girls is an international school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1894. It serves 780 students for students aged 10–18.

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Location & getting here

Postcode
EC2Y 5EJ
Setting
Urban
Nearest station
Moorgate300 m away

Central London's financial and cultural hub. World-class museums and international amenities throughout. Excellent global transport links and 24-hour vibrancy. Fast-paced, walkable neighborhood.

Nearest airports

Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.

AirportDistanceDrive from schoolInternational note
London City10 km~23 min
Heathrow26 km~44 minLHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai
Gatwick41 km~63 minLGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1894
Year Founded
780
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Bursaries Available
Duke of Edinburgh

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Means-Tested Bursaries

Approximately 25% of students receive bursary assistance of some kind, including full bursaries. The school is secular, yet has mildly Christian traditions, with an optional annual Carol Service in the neighbouring St Giles' Church.

Key facts

Founded
1894
Ages
10–18 (Girls)
Pupils on roll
780
Inspectorate
ISI

About

The City of London School for Girls (CLSG) is a private school adjacent to the Barbican Centre, part of the Barbican Estate, in the City of London. It is the partner school of the all-boys City of London School and the City of London Freemen's School. All three schools receive funding from the City's Cash. It is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC) and the Girls' Schools Association.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

What Makes This School Different

Clubs & Activities
AthleticsCricketCross CountryDanceFencingFootballGymnasticsNetballSwimmingTennis+1 more

Academic Results

University Destinations

Oxford

Student Life

Houses
FleetTudorSt. Bride & Ward

Student Demographics

School Type
girls
Age Range
1018

Sports Programme

99
teams across 18 sports
Signature Sports
NetballCricketFootballTennis
Teams by Sport
Netball
26
teams
Cricket
12
teams
Football
12
teams
Tennis
11
teams
Robotics
8
teams
Swimming
6
teams
Fencing
5
teams
Gymnastics
4
teams
Cross Country
3
teams
Climbing
2
teams
Water Polo
2
teams
Athletics
1
teams
Dance
1
teams
Indoor Rowing
1
teams
Padel
1
teams
Skiing
1
teams
Tag Rugby
1
teams
Physical Education
1
teams
Facilities
Astroturf pitchCricket ground (external location)School main campus
Director of Sport: Natalie Stephens

Notable Alumni

Dido
British-Norwegian singer and songwriter
Romola Garai
British actress
Ella Purnell
British actress
Antonia Thomas
British actress
Claudia Winkleman
British television presenter and comedian
Sophie Winkleman
British actress

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at City of London School for Girls directly for current fee information.