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Central Foundation Boys' School
Cowper Street, City Road, London, EC2A 4SH, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.7 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,133
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. It boasts impressive GCSE results, with an Attainment 8 score of 55.2, placing it in the top 14% nationally, and 82% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the EBacc entry rate is a solid 59%, parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to academic excellence and student well-being.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.2 | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 82% | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 69% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 59% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
Parent View (105 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child feels safe
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British20.7%
Black African17.6%
Asian Bangladeshi12.6%
Mixed Other12.5%
White Other11.2%
Other9.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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51.52526, -0.08585 · EC2A 4SH
School details
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
URN100458
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Foundation Boys' School rated by Ofsted?
Central Foundation Boys' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Central Foundation Boys' School a good school?
Central Foundation Boys' School scores 93.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Central Foundation Boys' School?
Based on 105 Ofsted Parent View responses, Central Foundation Boys' School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Central Foundation Boys' School in GCSEs?
Central Foundation Boys' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.2. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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