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Central Foundation Girls' School

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Central Foundation Girls' School

Bow Road, London, E3 2AE

Voluntary aided school
Girls
Pupils
1,541
Ages
11-19
FSM
46.8%
Attainment 8
54.0
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
35.4%
Basics 9-5
53.6%

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
41.8%
EBacc APS
4.75
EBacc 9-5
25.7%
EBacc 9-4
33.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.56
A*-A Grades
15.6%
A*-B Grades
45.7%
AAB+ %
6.3%

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 175 students entered

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About Central Foundation Girls' School

Central Foundation Girls' School is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.0. The school has around 1,541 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bow Road, London, E3 2AE | More schools in Tower Hamlets

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  3. Oct 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Central Foundation Girls' School

What is Central Foundation Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Central Foundation Girls' School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Central Foundation Girls' School's latest exam results?
Central Foundation Girls' School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Central Foundation Girls' School located?
Central Foundation Girls' School is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets (E3 2AE).
How many pupils attend Central Foundation Girls' School?
Central Foundation Girls' School has around 1,541 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Central Foundation Girls' School with other schools?
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