Best Schools in City of London
15 schools in City of London
Key Facts
- The City of London is home to 15 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- In City of London primary schools, 79.0% of pupils meet the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, showcasing a significant difference in academic achievement.
- City of London's 6 secondary schools serve 5,500 pupils with a persistent absence rate of 12.1%, and 64.2% of pupils achieve A*-C grades in GCSEs, compared to 64.4% nationally.
- The City of London's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.70, with 60.2% of pupils speaking English as an additional language, and £11,529 spent per pupil, significantly higher than the national average of £7,460.
Top Nurseries in City of London
6 nurseries in City of London
Top Primary Schools in City of London
9 primary schools in City of London
City of London School
London, EC4V 3AL
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,040
P/T Ratio–
City of London School for Girls
London, EC2Y 8BB
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils794
P/T Ratio–
Top Independent Schools in City of London
5 independent schools in City of London
City of London School
London, EC4V 3AL
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,040
P/T Ratio–
City of London School for Girls
London, EC2Y 8BB
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils794
P/T Ratio–
St Paul's Cathedral School
London, EC4M 9AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils280
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
City of London has 15 schools, including 9 primary schools, 6 nurseries, 5 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | City of London | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 79% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsAttainment 8 | 39.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 8% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £11,529 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.