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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 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 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: 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.

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.

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.

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