City of London School for Girls Catchment Area
City of London School for Girls is an 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, and 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
What is the catchment area for City of London School for Girls?
The catchment area for City of London School for Girls 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. City of London publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to City of London School for Girls is selective, and 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.
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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.
Find City of London catchment area documents →City of London School for Girls: 860 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
City of London School for Girls has a published admission number of 860 places. 780 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 860, 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 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.
St Paul's Cathedral School Catchment Area
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City of London School Catchment Area
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Heath School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · NW3 2NY
Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · NW1 3EX
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Catchment Area
Foundation special school · WC1N 3JH
St Christopher's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 5AE
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to City of London School for Girls 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: City of London School for Girls
What is the catchment area for City of London School for Girls? ▾
The catchment area for City of London School for Girls 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. 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 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.