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City of London School for Girls Catchment Area

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

City of London School for Girls is a other independent not applicable school in London, City of London , serving pupils aged 10–18, with 780 pupils, and a capacity of 860 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

10–18

Age range

780

Pupils

860

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

City of London School for Girls Catchment Area Information

Entry to City of London School for Girls is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, City of London may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by City of London before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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City of London School for Girls — School Information

Full address
St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BB
Local authority
City of London
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
100001

Other Not applicable Schools in London

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

Frequently Asked Questions — City of London School for Girls

Is City of London School for Girls oversubscribed?

City of London School for Girls is operating close to its capacity of 860 places (91% 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 for Girls?

City of London School for Girls is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. City of London publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does City of London School for Girls cover?

City of London School for Girls 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.