City of London School for Girls, Independent girls' school in Barbican Estate, London, England
City of London School for Girls is an independent girls' school located within the Barbican Estate, housed in modern buildings set among the area's distinctive concrete architecture. The institution educates students aged 7 to 18 and offers a broad academic program with various subjects and extracurricular activities.
The school was founded in 1894 through a bequest and was originally located elsewhere in London. Its move to the Barbican Estate in 1969 marked a major turning point, connecting the long-established institution with the area's modern urban development.
The school brings together students from different religious and cultural backgrounds who connect through shared clubs and events. The location next to the Barbican Arts Centre shapes daily school life and gives students direct access to theater, music, and art exhibitions nearby.
Visitors can tour the school during open days or attend school events that showcase the facilities and grounds. The building is easily reached by public transport and sits centrally within the well-known Barbican complex, making it simple to visit and explore the area.
The school originated from a generous private endowment and maintains a long-standing independence that many other London schools have given up. This particularity allows the institution to shape teaching methods flexibly and operate less bound by national requirements.
Location: City of London
Location: London
Inception: 1894
Address: St Giles' Terrace, Barbican
Phone: +442078475500
Website: http://clsg.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.51917,-0.09444
Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:06
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Barbican Centre
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St Giles-without-Cripplegate
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125 London Wall
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Barbican Conservatory
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St Alphege London Wall
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Barbican Library
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The Barbican Muse
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St Olave Silver Street
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St Alphage House
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Monkwell Square
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Shakespeare Tower
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Cromwell Tower
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London Wall: section of Roman and medieval wall at St Alphage Garden, incorporating remains of St Alphage's Church
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Cripplegate
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Aldersgate Flame
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Unity
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London Wall: site of the Roman and medieval gateway of Cripple Gate
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The Salters' Hall
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Bastion 14, London Wall
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Barbican Cinema 1
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Alban Gate
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Barbican Hall
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Barbican Theatre
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Mendelssohn's Tree
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The Salters' Hall Gates
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