City of London
City of London School for Girls
GCSE results 2026: how England did
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
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No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
Registration for entry in September 2027 is now open and will close on Friday 30 October 2026.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
On Wednesday 14 October 2026 all candidates will sit an assessment at CLSG.
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Our first assessments will be held between 13 and 18 November 2026.
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Our first assessments will be held between 13 and 18 November 2026.
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Our second assessments will be held on Wednesday 6 January 2027. Interviews will follow later in January.
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
We are proud to say that we have around 100 pupils at City receiving bursary support, i.e. financial assistance of up to 100% of our school fees. We usually hav…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
At 11+, music scholarships are offered.
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Admissions
A shortlist of applicants will be selected for an audition and interview.
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11+ admissions 16+ admissions Fees Scholarships Bursaries Occasional places Travelling to City FAQs Menu
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Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Questions parents ask about City of London School for Girls
- How good are City of London School for Girls' A-level results?
- In 2024/25 students averaged 51.5 points per A-level entry (an average grade of A), ranking #20 in England. An A* is worth 60 points and an A 50.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 119 | 27.8 | — | 0.8% | 0.8% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 100 | 49.7 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 97 | 60.3 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 195 | 29.4 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 1.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 101 | 58.9 | — | — | — | 0.0% | 3.0 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
School information
| URN | 100001 |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 10-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Jenny Brown |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | EC2Y 8BB |
| Pupils | 780 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BB
http://www.clsg.org.ukView local authority page2078475500| DfE number | 6005 |
| UKPRN | 10013279 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1920 |
| GIAS updated | 13 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |