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Central Foundation Boys' School

Central Foundation Boys' School, London
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Cowper Street, City Road, London, EC2A 4SH

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in London.

Voluntary aided school
Boys
Pupils
1,133
Ages
11-18
FSM
41.8%
Attainment 8
55.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
31.8%
Basics 9-5
68.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
59.4%
EBacc APS
5.07
EBacc 9-5
29.4%
EBacc 9-4
44.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.72
A*-A Grades
27.5%
A*-B Grades
61.5%
AAB+ %
13.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 135 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Central Foundation Boys' School

Central Foundation Boys' School is a secondary school in London, Islington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 105 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.0. The school has around 1,133 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cowper Street, London, EC2A 4SH | More schools in Islington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Central Foundation Boys' School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Feb 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Central Foundation Boys' School

What is Central Foundation Boys' School's Ofsted rating?
Central Foundation Boys' School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Central Foundation Boys' School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 105 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Central Foundation Boys' School.
What are Central Foundation Boys' School's latest exam results?
Central Foundation Boys' School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Central Foundation Boys' School located?
Central Foundation Boys' School is a secondary school in London, Islington (EC2A 4SH).
How many pupils attend Central Foundation Boys' School?
Central Foundation Boys' School has around 1,133 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Central Foundation Boys' School with other schools?
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