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City Junior School

Co-ed
Non-Denominational
Year 3 - Year 6 (Ages 7-11)
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City Junior School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 7 to 11, situated within the historic grounds of Gray’s Inn in central London. Established in 2022, the school serves as the joint preparatory department for both City of London School and City of London School for Girls. It occupies a refurbished building featuring specialist facilities for science, art, music, and dance. The curriculum emphasises academic breadth and creative exploration, utilising the unique surrounding legal district and the Inn’s private gardens to provide a stimulating and well-rounded educational environment.

Selectivity:
Academic
Entrance to the school is selective and occurs mainly at the 7+ (Year 3) level. The application procedure features two assessment phases. Initially, prospective students complete written tests in mathematics, reading comprehension, and creative writing. High-performing individuals proceed to a second round which incorporates group-based activities and personal interviews focused on evaluating character traits, such as motivation and resilience, alongside social skills. The school also reviews references from current educational settings for those reaching the final stage.
Boarding:
Day Only

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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+28.0%

City Junior School's fees are 28.0% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+15.1%

City Junior School's fees are 15.1% higher than the county average.

Based on 99 schools in Greater London and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Founded:2022
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 49%/51% Boy/Girl)
School Size: Approx. 290 pupils
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Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
ABRSM
LAMDA
Bursaries offered: Yes
The school provides financial assistance through means-tested bursaries for families in need. These awards can cover up to the full cost of tuition and may also include support for uniforms and travel.
Sports Facilities:
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Netball Courts
Athletics Track
Other Facilities:
Dance Studio
Library
Theatre
Drama Studio

Contact Information

Address

City Junior School, 4 Gray's Inn Place, London, Greater London, WC1R 5EY

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General Enquiries

020 3814 3506

Admissions

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Company Details

Corporate Type:Municipal Corporation
Charitable Status:Charitable
Owner/Stakeholder:City of London Corporation (owner)