Admissions

We aim to make our admissions process as seamless and transparent as possible. This section of our website reflects the most up-to-date information and dates for entry in the coming academic year.

Admissions

City Junior School is a unique learning environment, and we are delighted that you are considering joining us.

The most up-to-date admissions information appears on our website.

Transfer to senior schools

We expect pupils who join us at Year 3 will transfer to the relevant senior school in Year 7 to continue their education. Both City of London School for Girls (CLSG) and City of London School (CLS) have plans to increase the size of their intake at Year 7, so the intake of children from City Junior School does not reduce the number of spaces available at 11+.

Our pupils do not sit competitive 11+ exams for the senior schools. This allows our Year 5 and 6 curricula to be broad in its scope, and teachers are able to focus more on study skills and learning dispositions, allowing the children to start Year 7 confident, relaxed and ready for their next challenge. Assessments, both summative and formative, are carried out regularly by the teachers so we have a very clear sense of how each child is progressing.

We aim to select at children who will thrive in our senior schools. Very rarely, it may become apparent that the senior school is not the best place for a child to continue their education. Such a decision would be reached mutually between parents and the school, following conversations and interventions over an extended period. In these cases, we will support the children and their families fully in the transition to another school.

There are occasions when parents choose to relocate their children for senior school. We will be supportive of this, offering guidance on which schools may be suitable, writing references and authorising absences requested for exams. We will not offer 11+ exam preparation classes, however. We believe that any child who follows our curriculum, and who participates fully in school life, will be more than well enough prepared for transition to Year 7.

Travel to school

The school is centrally located, minutes from Chancery Lane underground and many bus routes, and we encourage the use of public transport. There are bike and scooter racks available. There are currently two school bus routes, running from Finchley and Kilburn. We may add additional routes in the future, should there be sufficient demand from families living in other parts of London.

Wraparound care

We operate a breakfast club from 7.30am, and an after school club until 6.15pm every day during term time.

School uniform

Children wear an affordable, sustainable and gender-neutral uniform, which is designed with comfort and simplicity in mind. There is a mix and match approach to our uniform, and the children always have with them a top layer featuring the school logo. This is a regulation sweatshirt, jumper, cardigan or long-sleved polo shirt.

School lunches

Children eat lunch in the Hall at Gray’s Inn. All dietary requirements can be catered for, and the children sit with pupils from other year groups and members of staff. Lunchtime lasts one hour, and the children split their time equally between eating and playing outside.

Learning

We place kindness and compassion at the heart of what we teach and offer a modern, forward-thinking and academically rigorous education which enables children to be creative, collaborative and independent thinkers.

Wellbeing

Children leave the junior school ready to thrive at our senior schools, equipped with skills, experiences and friendships that will help them flourish throughout their lives.

Admissions

City Junior School is a unique place to learn, and we are delighted that you are considering joining us. We aim to make the admissions process as seamless and transparent as possible. This section of our website reflects the most up-to-date information and dates for entry in the coming academic year.

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Hannah Gold visiting author

On Wednesday afternoon, author Hannah Gold came to talk to Year 5 and 6 about her book series.

On Wednesday afternoon, author Hannah Gold came to talk to Year 5 and 6 about her book series.

Hannah Gold (author) has written three books, The Lost Whale, The Last Bear and Finding Bear (which came out yesterday!). On Wednesday, she came to visit us! Everyone was very excited, we couldn’t wait to meet her and get our books signed! It started off with Hannah telling us about the book, where it was set, who were the characters and a run through of the plot. Fortunately, she didn’t tell us everything, like will they solve the problems or not because we can find out when we read it! After that, Hannah picked two volunteers (one to be April,…

Year 3 London Eye trip

Year 3 have been exploring the city from the water and sky, as part of their humanities topic on London.

Year 3 have been exploring the city from the water and sky, as part of their humanities topic on London.

The children enjoyed a river cruise before hopping on board the London Eye. They enjoyed learning more about the many landmarks in the city. Aahaan said: "I loved it when I was at the top of the London Eye and I could see the hospital where I was born." Claudia added: "When we were at the top of the London Eye it was a little bit scary but really fun!"

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Yesterday we held our final breakfast concert of the year. 6S entertained their…

Yesterday we held our final breakfast concert of the year. 6S entertained their parents and class with a wide range of music, from Metallica to Tchaikovsky and Heller to One Republic. Well done, everyone! 👏 🎶 🎸 🎹 🥁 🎤 🎵

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