Schools in City of London, London
The City of London has a very small resident school-age population. It maintains a small number of primary and secondary schools, several of which have nationally recognised reputations. Most City schools draw applicants from across central London.
Data last verified 15 May 2026. Sources: Ofsted, DfE GIAS, DfE Performance Tables, Metropolitan Police, MHCLG IMD. See all sources.
Top primary schools in City of London
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS2 performance. See methodology.
| School | Ofsted | KS2 % |
|---|---|---|
| The Aldgate School | Outstanding | 80.0 |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | — | — |
| Charterhouse Square School | — | — |
Top secondary schools in City of London
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS4 Attainment 8.
| School | Ofsted | Att 8 |
|---|---|---|
| City of London School for Girls | — | 49.7 |
| City of London School | — | 39.2 |
| David Game College | — | 7.9 |
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What the data says about City of London
14.3% of City of London schools are currently rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, compared with a London average of roughly 90% for primary and 80% for secondary. The average number of applications per place across City of London is 1.9, a useful indicator of how competitive local admissions are. The average number of recorded crime incidents within 500 metres of a school in City of London over the most recent reporting month is 109.14, drawn from the Metropolitan Police open data API. The mean IMD (Index of Multiple Deprivation) decile of City of London's schools is 7.86 — 1 is most deprived, 10 is least deprived. All metrics on this page are recomputed from source data on the 15th of every month. See our methodology for definitions and limitations.
All schools in City of London
Every school in City of London, listed alphabetically. Click any school for the full record.
| School | Phase | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School | Primary | — |
| City of London School | Secondary | — |
| City of London School for Girls | Secondary | — |
| David Game College | Secondary | — |
| Fashion Retail Academy | Sixth form | — |
| St Paul's Cathedral School | Primary | — |
| The Aldgate School | Primary | Outstanding |
Frequently asked
How many schools are there in City of London?
City of London has 7 schools in our directory, drawn from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Of these, 3 are primary, 3 are secondary, and the remainder are special, all-through, or post-16.
What proportion of City of London schools are Outstanding?
As of the latest Ofsted Management Information release, 1 schools in City of London (14.3%) are rated Outstanding, and 14.3% are rated Good or Outstanding. Ratings are refreshed monthly from the Ofsted MI publication.
When do I apply for a Reception or Year 7 place in City of London?
Reception applications in England close on 15 January each year for the September intake. Year 7 (secondary transfer) applications close on 31 October. City of London's applications are coordinated by the local authority through the eAdmissions system. See our full Reception timeline guide.
How does the school appeals process work in City of London?
If you are refused your preferred school place, you have a statutory right of appeal. City of London appeals are typically heard in May (Reception) and June–July (secondary). See our appeals tracker for City of London-level success rates by year.
How can I tell which City of London schools are over-subscribed?
Each school listing on this site shows the number of applications per place from the DfE's published admissions data. Apps-per-place above 2 typically indicates strong over-subscription. We refresh this data annually when the DfE publishes its admissions and offers release.
Sources
School list and phase from DfE Get Information About Schools (refreshed monthly). Ofsted ratings from Ofsted Management Information (refreshed monthly). Performance data from DfE Explore Education Statistics. Crime data within 500m from the Metropolitan Police open data API. Deprivation deciles from MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2019. Read our full methodology for how each metric is calculated.