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Central Foundation Boys' School

London, United Kingdom
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About Central Foundation Boys' School

Central Foundation Boys' School in London is located at Cowper Street, City Road, London, EC2A 4SH. The main phone number is 0207 253 3741[2][3][4].

It is a high-performing all-boys comprehensive secondary school with a voluntary aided status, serving students aged 11 to 18.

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data โ€ข 105 responses โ€ข 9.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.4% positive 7.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

93.3% positive 5.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.2% positive 3.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

97.2% positive 1.9% negative

My child does well at this school

96.2% positive 1.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 105 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information โ€ข 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
66.7
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data โ€ข 2023-2024

55.3
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.56
Progress 8
Well above average
62.0%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
79.1%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

61.3% entered EBacc
37.4% achieved EBacc
163 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Emily T.
Parent May 1, 2025
5.0

"I'm so pleased with the school's commitment to my child's education"

I'm so pleased with the school's commitment to my child's education. The teachers are dedicated and always keep us updated on progress. My child feels safe and happy at this school, and the facilities are top-notch.
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David W.
Parent Apr 20, 2025
4.0

"The school has a strong academic focus, and my child is thriving"

The school has a strong academic focus, and my child is thriving. However, I wish there were more extracurricular activities available to help develop other skills.
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Linda W.
Parent Apr 19, 2025
3.0

"Issues that need addressing"

While the teaching is good, I feel that communication with parents could be improved. Sometimes it's hard to get timely updates on my child's progress.

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