City of London School, London
City of London School is an independent school for boys aged 10 to 18 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
City of London School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for City of London School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to City of London School are St Paul's Cathedral School (0.2 miles); City of London School for Girls (0.6 miles, selective); Charterhouse Square School (0.6 miles); and City Junior School (0.8 miles, selective).
St Paul's Cathedral SchoolCity of London School for GirlsCharterhouse Square SchoolCity Junior School
Where pupils go next
Of the 150 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 71% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 4% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 174 pupils (16.7%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Blackfriars Underground Station, about 260 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Millennium Bridge, 100 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
19 November 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
11 October 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
5 October 2021
Regulatory Compliance
4 May 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
About
City of London School, also known as CLS, is a private day school for boys in the City of London, England, on the banks of the River Thames next to the Millennium Bridge, opposite Tate Modern. It is a partner school of the City of London School for Girls and the City of London Freemen's School.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for City of London School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with City of London School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near City of London School.
- The Play Professionals at Cathedral School990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 165
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 54
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 165 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 54 serious and 110 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
38 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in City of London is 161 (the median across 9 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
1,040 pupils
1,100 places
60 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across City of London council
Places available
1
Applications
23
Got 1st preference
65.2%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across City of London council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
174
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
16.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,040
Total Pupils
1,040
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about City of London School
What are GCSE results like at City of London School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for City of London School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was City of London School last inspected?
City of London School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
How many pupils go to City of London School?
City of London School has around 1040 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to City of London School?
City of London School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does City of London School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of City of London School: The Play Professionals at Cathedral School (990m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near City of London School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 165 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 54 serious and 110 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 38 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in City of London is 161 (the median across 9 schools, same distance and years).
Where is City of London School?
City of London School is at 107 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)