City of London School for Girls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids City of London School for Girls |
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Barbican
London, EC2 United Kingdom
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| Coordinates | 51°31′09″N 00°05′40″W / 51.51917°N 0.09444°W |
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| Type | Private day school |
| Motto | Latin: Domine Dirige Nos (O Lord Direct us) |
| Established | 1894 |
| Founder | William Ward |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Department for Education URN | 100001 Tables |
| Headmistress | Jenny Brown |
| Gender | Girls |
| Age | 7 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 707 |
| Houses | Fleet, Tudor, St. Bride & Ward |
| Colour(s) | Red |
| Former pupils | City of London Old Girls' Association |
| Website | http://www.clsg.org.uk |
The City of London School for Girls (CLSG) is a private school located in the Barbican area of London. It is a partner school to the City of London School for boys. All three schools get financial help from the City's Cash. CLSG is also a member of important school groups like the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC). It is also part of the Girls' Schools Association.
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History of the School
The City of London School for Girls started in 1894. It was founded thanks to a generous gift from William Ward, a merchant from Brixton. He believed that girls should receive a broad and excellent education. He left a large part of his money to the City of London to help create this school.
The Corporation of London still manages the school today. The school also gets financial support from various companies and banks in the City. It has close ties with the City of London School for boys, which is also run by the Corporation. The school moved to its current buildings in the Barbican in 1969.
About the School
The school is known for its excellent academic results. In 2018, The Sunday Times newspaper called it one of the best independent schools in the UK. This was based on its GCSE and A-Level exam scores. The school has also done very well in national academic competitions. Two of its students have even joined the UK's International Mathematical Olympiad teams.
The Good Schools Guide describes the school as having a diverse mix of students and teachers. This fits well with its location in the heart of the city. The school used to have a smaller prep school. This part became part of the new City Junior School in 2022. Some students also join the school at age 16.
The fees for the senior school are currently £7,926 per term. This amount does not include school lunches. About 25% of students receive financial help, including full scholarships.
The school is not linked to any specific religion. However, it does have some Christian traditions. For example, there is an optional Carol Service each year. The school also has several student societies. These include a Jewish Society, an Asian Society, and an African-Caribbean Society.
School Houses and Competitions
The school has a house system with four houses. These houses are named Fleet, Tudor, St. Bride, and Ward. Fleet and Tudor are named after streets nearby. St. Bride is named after a local church. Ward is named after William Ward, who founded the school.
Students compete in many inter-house events. These include Drama, Debating, Maths, Art, and Music. There is also an Inter-House Quiz and various sports competitions.
Jenny Brown is the current headmistress of the school. She has been in this role since 2019.
Fun Extracurricular Activities
The school is located near the Barbican Arts Centre. It is also close to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Because of this, the school has a strong focus on arts activities. Students can even get joint music scholarships with the Guildhall Music School. Since 2005, the school has held a drama festival called Moat Fest.
The school has great facilities for sports and activities. It has a swimming pool and a lecture theatre. There are also two netball/tennis courts. Students can use a drama studio and an all-weather playing field. There is an indoor gym with a climbing wall. The school also has a gym with exercise equipment.
The school has won the national European Youth Parliament competition several times. It also has a strong debating program.
Students have opportunities for language exchanges. These exchanges go to countries like France, Spain, Germany, and China. There are also other travel opportunities through programs like World Challenge. Students have visited places like Venezuela. The school also participates in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions within the UK.
The City of London School for Girls is the only school to have won the international Kids' Lit Quiz twice. They won in 2010 and again in 2014.
School Buildings
The school is in a Grade II listed building in the Barbican area. This means it is a historically important building.
Headmistresses of the School
- 1894–1910 Alice Blagrave
- 1910–1927 Ethel Strudwick
- 1927–1932 Hilda Doris Bugby
- 1932–1937 Julia Elizabeth Turner
- 1937–1949 E. D. M. Winters
- 1949–1972 Gladys Colton (1909–1986)
- 1972–1986: Lily M. Mackie
- 1986–1995: Lady Valerie France
- 1995–2007: Yvonne Burne
- 2007–2014: Diana Vernon
- 2014–2019: Ena Harrop
- 2019–present: Jenny Brown
Notable Former Pupils
For a fuller list, see Category:People educated at the City of London School for Girls
- Wilhelmina Hay Abbott, suffragist
- Dido Armstrong, singer
- Anna Blundy, journalist
- Margaret Boden, scientist
- Fiona Caldicott, psychiatrist
- Hilary Cass, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Daisy Christodoulou, educationalist
- Jean Dawnay, fashion model
- Elizabeth Emanuel, fashion designer
- Romola Garai, actress
- Grace Golden, artist
- Florence Harmer, historian
- Sarah B Hart, mathematician
- Sahar Hashemi, entrepreneur
- Tin-Tin Ho, table tennis player
- Phyllis Margaret Tookey Kerridge, scientist
- Hermione Lee, professor of English
- Megan Lloyd George, politician
- Tasmin Lucia Khan, ITV news presenter
- Georgina Mace DBE FRS, Conservation scientist
- Sara Nathan, journalist
- Mary Nighy, actress
- Melinda Camber Porter, artist, journalist, & filmmaker
- Ella Purnell, actress
- Claire Rayner, journalist
- Dinah Rose, barrister
- Dorothy Spiers, first female actuary in the UK
- Margaret Stacey, sociologist
- Olivia Sudjic, novelist
- Margaret Turner-Warwick, first female president of the Royal College of Physicians
- Alison Weir, historian, writer
- Claudia Winkleman, television presenter
- Sophie Winkleman, actress
