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City of London School for Girls
City of London School for Girls uses a two-stage Year 7 process: Cambridge Select Insight first, followed by English and maths papers for successful applicants.
Independent school · London, City of London
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Meet the school
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St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BB
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
September 2027 Year 7 entry has two assessment stages. Stage One is a one-hour computer-based Cambridge Select Insight test of numerical, verbal and non-verbal skills. Successful applicants take written English and maths at Stage Two and may be interviewed. Registration closes 30 October 2026.
Entry stage: Year 7
What the assessment covers
- Numerical ability
- Verbal ability
- Non-verbal ability
- English
- mathematics
Assessment provider: Cambridge CEM Select
The admissions process
- Stage One: one-hour computer-based Cambridge Select Insight test
- Stage Two: 45-minute English paper and 45-minute Maths paper for invited applicants
- Interviews in January 2027
- Register with the school and accept or decline any offer by its deadline
Read the official details: Admissions information from City of London School for Girls
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Official links for your shortlist
Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
From subjects to skills
Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.
Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.
Maths
A useful place to start
Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.
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Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.
Start the 5-question maths quizVerbal reasoning
A useful place to start
Talk through word relationships, letter patterns and codes. Encourage your child to explain the rule before choosing an answer.
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Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.
Start the 5-question verbal reasoning quizNon-verbal reasoning
A useful place to start
Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.
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Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.
Start the 5-question non-verbal reasoning quizEnglish
A useful place to start
Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.
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Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.
Start the 5-question English quizKeep the practical steps clear
Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
Put the right dates in your diary
Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.
Check the assessment guidance
If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.
Check fees and financial support
Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.
Picture your child’s everyday life here.
An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:
- How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
- Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
- How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Know where to focus
Give their preparation a clear direction.
See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.
- Topic summaries and practice history
- Choose topics in Focus Practice
- Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Their next step starts here
Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.
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Key dates and resources
- Registration closes 30 October 2026. The school lists Stage One in November 2026, Stage Two on 6 January 2027, interviews in January, and offers on 12 February; the acceptance date is given as early March.
Plusling’s guide to City of London School for Girls is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- City of London School for Girls: school details Department for Education
- Admissions City of London School for Girls
- CEM Select Familiarisation CEM Select
- 11+ Entrance Exam English Sample: second assessment City of London School for Girls
- 11+ Entrance Exam Mathematics Sample: second assessment City of London School for Girls