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Central Foundation Girls' School
Bow Road, London, E3 2AE, Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.4 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,541
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–19
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 17% nationally. Seventy-five percent of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating solid foundational skills. However, while the EBacc entry rate is 42%, parents may want to consider how this aligns with their child's academic goals.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 54.3 | Top 17% 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%. | 75% | Top 27% 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%. | 54% | Top 28% 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%. | 42% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi78.8%
Black African5.2%
Other2.4%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
White British1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
White Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.52739, -0.02857 · E3 2AE
School details
Local authorityTower Hamlets
RegionLondon
URN100975
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Foundation Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
Central Foundation Girls' School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2016.
Is Central Foundation Girls' School a good school?
Central Foundation Girls' School scores 87.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Central Foundation Girls' School in GCSEs?
Central Foundation Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.3. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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