City of London is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 9 schools — 1 primary, educating around 3,000 pupils. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in City of London.
City of London at a glance
- Local authority
- City of London
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 9
- Primary schools
- 1
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 3,000
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.7 (England 18.6)
- Spend per pupil
- £11,766
- Open teaching jobs
- 0
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — City of London
9 schools in City of London plotted by location.
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Teaching in City of London
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in City of London
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in City of London
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for City of London.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to City of London’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in City of London
The Aldgate School
City of London, City of London· EC3A 5DE
249 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Charterhouse Square School
City of London, City of London· EC1M 6EA
298 pupils
City of London School
City of London, City of London· EC4V 3AL
1,074 pupils
Attainment 8: 39.2
City of London School for Girls
City of London, City of London· EC2Y 8BB
780 pupils
Attainment 8: 49.7
David Game College
City of London, City of London· EC3N 2ET
314 pupils
Attainment 8: 7.9
Fashion Retail Academy
City of London, City of London· EC2M 6SE
City of London: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in City of London?
City of London has 9 schools, including 1 primary, educating around 3,000 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
Who employs teachers in City of London?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, City of London local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in City of London through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in City of London?
Apply through City of London's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to City of London by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in City of London?
Vacancies in City of London are listed here as soon as schools, academy trusts and the council publish them. Check back regularly or browse nearby authorities for current openings.