Last updated 18 September 2026
School Guide verdict
City of London School is an independent secondary for boys in London, where good GCSE passes sit well above the national average, earning it a 5-star rating from School Guide. An inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2024 found the quality of pupils' personal development to be excellent.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
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School Guide awards City of London School a 5-star rating.
At its 2024 ISI inspection, the school achieved top ratings, including being judged excellent for the quality of pupils' personal development and exceptional for academic and other achievements.
100% of pupils achieve good GCSE passes (5 or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English and maths), well above the national average of 38.9%.
There are 1040 boys enrolled at the school.
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