City of London School, Independent day school in City of London, England

The City of London School is an independent day school for boys in the City of London, England. The building stands on Queen Victoria Street near the Thames, with views across to the South Bank.

John Carpenter founded the school in 1442 through a bequest for children in London communities. It later introduced laboratory teaching when scientific experiments were still uncommon.

The school maintains ceremonial traditions including an annual prize ceremony at Guildhall and carol services at Temple Church throughout the academic year.

The school sits near Millennium Bridge and is accessible from several Underground stations. The area is busy during weekdays but quieter at weekends.

The building has large windows facing the Thames and the Tate Modern opposite. Students can watch boats pass under Millennium Bridge during breaks.

• Location: City of London
• Inception: January 1, 1919
• Founders: John Carpenter
• Operator: City of London
• Address: City of London School, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL
• Phone: [phone]
• Website: https://cityoflondonschool.org.uk
• GPS coordinates: 51.51139,-0.09889
• Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:21