About us
'Pupils are inspired to find their space to pioneer by being given the freedom in almost all lessons to explore, discover and create tasks for themselves, while being encouraged to do so by supportive, but highly challenging teaching.'
- Independent Schools Inspectorate
City of London School for Girls is an independent day school for pupils aged 11-18 situated in the heart of the Barbican. Opened in 1894, the school provides an outstanding education for able students from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths. We capitalise on our location to attract students from all over Greater London and beyond, and give them access to every learning opportunity our capital has to offer.
Academic yet unstuffy, modern yet acutely aware of its history, diverse yet with a strong sense of identity, our school defies easy categorisation. This is best demonstrated by our unique geography, nestled between the brutalist Barbican and looming Roman walls. Ours is an intellectually edgy, unassuming and unpretentious environment, unshackled by tradition, and imbued with a relaxed excellence. This is a refreshing and modern place in which to learn.
Welcome to City of London School for Girls. Come on into our website and enjoy discovering what makes this such an exhilarating place to learn and work.
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Head’s welcome
Read moreOur ethos, vision and values
Inspirational learning, exciting partnerships and a strong culture of self-reflection in the heart of the capital will grow a new generation of pioneering young people.
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Learning
Pupils thrive in an environment in which learning is highly valued.
Read moreOur latest tweet
13 May 2024
Last week, our year 7s welcomed
@bcsmaps
to City for an insightful workshop. Looking at the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster of 2011, students created maps for humanitarian aid, military and medical aid workers.