Central Foundation Boys' School
URN: 100458 • London EC2A 4SH
Overview
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jamie Brownhill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02072533741
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cowper Street, London EC2A 4SH
Summary
Central Foundation Boys' School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Islington, London, catering exclusively to boys. With a current enrollment of 1,133 pupils, the school exceeds its capacity of 828, indicating a strong demand for places. Approximately 41.8% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's commitment to supporting a diverse community.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to foster academic excellence and personal development. Central Foundation Boys' School emphasizes a supportive learning environment, where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through a variety of educational and extracurricular activities. The school's ethos promotes respect, resilience, and responsibility, preparing students for future challenges.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's mission, as it seeks to build strong relationships with families and local organizations. This collaborative approach not only enhances the educational experience but also reinforces the school's role as a vital part of the local community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [centralfoundationboys.co.uk](http://www.centralfoundationboys.co.uk).
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to foster academic excellence and personal development. Central Foundation Boys' School emphasizes a supportive learning environment, where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through a variety of educational and extracurricular activities. The school's ethos promotes respect, resilience, and responsibility, preparing students for future challenges.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's mission, as it seeks to build strong relationships with families and local organizations. This collaborative approach not only enhances the educational experience but also reinforces the school's role as a vital part of the local community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [centralfoundationboys.co.uk](http://www.centralfoundationboys.co.uk).
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Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 828
- Pupils
- 1133
- Boys
- 1052
- Girls
- 81
- FSM %
- 41.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 1133 | 1052 | 81 | 828 | 41.80 |
2024-09-11 | 1132 | 1060 | 72 | 828 | 40.10 |
2023-09-11 | 1047 | 1003 | 44 | 828 | 34.10 |
2022-09-11 | 1047 | 1003 | 44 | 828 | 34.10 |
2021-09-11 | 1035 | 990 | 45 | 828 | 33.80 |
2020-09-11 | 995 | 960 | 35 | 828 | 30.20 |
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