Best Primary & Secondary Schools in City of London 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 9 schools across City of London. Updated with 2025–26 data.

City of London has 9 primary & secondary schools, of which 2 (22%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The Aldgate School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in City of London follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

9
Total schools
2
Outstanding
22%
Outstanding rate
77%
Avg KS2 SATs
32
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 The Aldgate School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
🥈 St Paul's Cathedral School
Not applicable
 — 80 View school
🥉 City of London School for Girls
Not applicable
 — 71 View school
4. Charterhouse Square School
Not applicable
 — 60 View school
5. City of London School
Not applicable
 — 59 View school
6. London Metropolitan University
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
7. Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
8. Fashion Retail Academy
Not applicable
 — 50 View school
9. David Game College
Not applicable
 Outstanding 48 View school

Related lists for City of London

Primary schools in City of LondonReception–Year 6 only Secondary schools in City of LondonYear 7 onwards Outstanding schools in City of London2 schools rated Outstanding

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in City of London?
There are 9 primary & secondary schools in City of London, of which 2 (22%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in City of London?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in City of London is The Aldgate School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in City of London?
Primary and secondary school applications in City of London are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the City of London council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in City of London?
22% of primary & secondary schools in City of London are rated Outstanding and 0% are rated Good. 22.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.