The City of London School takes its origins from the provision for the education of poor men's sons made in the will of John Carpenter, Town Clerk of London, on his death in 1442. For some years this bequest provided choristers for the Guildhall Chapel and, with the dissolution of the chapel by Henry VIII, fees for education at other London schools. The School in its present form was established by Act of Parliament in the reign of King William IV. It has been governed and supported by the Corporation of London since that time.
The school has been on its present site since 1986. It occupies one of the most spectacular positions in London located between St Paul's Cathedral and the River Thames, facing the exciting Bankside area, site of the new Tate Gallery and The Globe Theatre. The school's central position makes it easily accessible from all parts of London by a wide variety of underground, rail and bus routes.
The school is purpose-built, designed and equipped to a very high standard and has 17 acres of splendid playing fields in SE London with a large pavilion and a resident ground staff. Provision for on-site sports includes a Sports Hall, a gymnasium, three squash courts, a fencing salle and a 25-metre swimming pool.
City of London School has always valued the breadth of cultural, ethnic and religious mix within its pupil body. Emphasis is put on high achievement within a supportive and tolerant community. Virtually all CLS boys leave school to go on to complete degree courses and for many years there has been a tradition of close links with the medical and legal professions.
Over 30 academic scholarships (up to a maximum of half fees) and several music scholarships are awarded each year.
Pass-rates 1996: A Level 97% (67% A/B), GCSE 97% (81.1% A*/A/B). 99% of Sixth Form go to university (20% to Oxford and Cambridge).
For further information please contact: The Admissions Secretary, City of London School, Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 3AL. Tel: 0171 489 0291. Fax: 0171 329 6887.
