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City of London School — 10+ Old Grammar
Girls’ · Boys’ · Co-educational | Tiptop editorial rankings
School facts [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
- Location
- 107 Queen Victoria Street, City of London, London EC4V 3AL
- Ages
- 10–11 (Year 6)
- Intake
- Boys
- Day / boarding
- Day
This unranked supplementary profile covers 10+ entry to City of London School’s Old Grammar year. City Junior School is a separate co-educational school for ages 7–11.
- The Year 6 curriculum includes linguistics, classics and humanities alongside English, mathematics and science
- Music, drama, art and design, and information technology feature in the curriculum plan
- A dedicated Head of Old Grammar within the School’s Lower School structure
About the school [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Old Grammar is Year 6 at City of London School. Pupils join through the 10+ selection process, entering the School a year before the usual Year 7 intake as part of its Lower School. The curriculum covers English, mathematics, science and the humanities, alongside linguistics, classics, music, drama and information technology. A dedicated Head of Old Grammar supports pupils in this year group.
10+ entry and education at CLS [1] [2] [6]
A 10+ offer admits a pupil directly to City of London School’s Year 6, known as Old Grammar, before continuing their education at the School. Applications are made before completing Year 5. Selection considers online assessments, creative writing, an interview or group activities, and a report from the pupil’s current school.
- Reporting period
- 2026 admissions policy; 2027 entry
The offer letter and the School’s terms and conditions set out the conditions of admission.
Scholarships and awards [1] [2]
Academic, music and sports awards are available at 10+. Music awards require an audition and interview, and sports awards involve a trial. Candidates must also meet the School’s academic entry requirements.
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