SchoolScoresSchools in City of London
School admissions in City of London: application deadlines, offer days and all 6 schools (1 state primary school and 5 independent schools) with Ofsted inspections and results.
Admissions dates
You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in another council area. The closing dates and offer days are set nationally.
| Starting | Apply by | Offers sent |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary school (Year 7) | 31 October | 1 March |
| Primary school (Reception) | 15 January | 16 April |
If an offer day falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out on the next working day. Check City of London's website for local arrangements and in-year applications.
Private schools in City of London
Primary schools (1) · Independent schools (5)
Primary schools
1 school.
- The Aldgate School Voluntary aided school · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Independent schools
5 schools.
- Charterhouse Square School Independent, inspected by ISI
- City of London School Independent, inspected by ISI · 76% A*/A at A level
- City of London School for Girls Independent, inspected by ISI · 81% A*/A at A level
- David Game College Independent, inspected by ISI · 20% A*/A at A level
- St Paul's Cathedral School Independent, inspected by ISI
Page updated 26 September 2026.