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City of London School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

City of London School is an other independent not applicable school in London, City of London , serving pupils aged 10-18, with 1074 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

10-18

Age range

1,074

Pupils

1,100

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

City of London School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for City of London School?

The catchment area for City of London School is the geographic zone City of London uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. City of London publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for City of London School is set by City of London and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by City of London before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find City of London catchment area documents →

City of London School: 1100 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

City of London School has a published admission number of 1100 places. 1074 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1100, City of London's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

City of London publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find City of London school admissions →

City of London School: School Information

Full address
107 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL
Local authority
City of London
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10-18 years
Gender
Boys
DfE URN
100003

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If City of London School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to City of London School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: City of London School

What is the catchment area for City of London School?

The catchment area for City of London School is the geographic zone City of London uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. City of London publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is City of London School oversubscribed?

City of London School is operating close to its capacity of 1100 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for City of London School?

Admission to City of London School is managed by City of London. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does City of London School cover?

City of London School is a not applicable school in London, City of London, serving pupils aged 10-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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