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Consistent high performance of students at GCSE, vocational and A-level

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Welcome to Central Foundation Boys’ School

This is a high performing all boys comprehensive school located in the heart of Tech City on the Silicon Roundabout in Shoreditch. We offer a friendly and caring environment where students can thrive. The students’ exam results are consistently well above the national average. Our well-established mixed Sixth Form is vibrant and expanding attracting students from all over London.

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We have high expectations of students’ behaviour in all lessons, assemblies and time spent in social spaces.

Students learn to treat all people with respect and empathy.

Latest News
4 November 2025

UK Maths Trust Senior Mathematical Challenge 2025 Results

A huge congratulations to Central Foundation's Sixth Form pupils that achieved bronze, silver and gold in the UK Mathematics Trust's Senior Mathematical Challenge 2025. A total of 34 students from Year 12 and 11 students from Year 13 took part in the challenge.
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4 November 2025

Art Club Update: Natural Form Sculpture Project

In the after-school Art Club this term, students have been working on a Natural Form Sculpture Project inspired by organic structures and textures found in nature.
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3 November 2025

Message from the Headteacher & October 2025 Newsletter

Dear Parents and Carers, as we begin the second half of the autumn term, I would like to welcome everyone back and share a few important updates and celebrations from across the school.
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GCSE Exam Results 2025

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5+ in English and Maths

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Post-16 Exam Results 2025

29% of A Level grades at A*-A and 61% at A*-B as CFBS pupils achieved exceptional A-level results.

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A* - A (A Level)

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Vocational Distinction* or Distinction

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Co-Curricular

We offer every pupil an expansive range of extended schools activities. Whatever a pupil’s interests, there is something to inspire and engage them outside the classroom. All students are provided with a musical instrument in their first year of school.

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Sixth Form
Destinations

Our Central Futures team is dedicated to ensuring that our students have the academic achievements and skills required to access the highest quality university and career pathways.

OUR SIXTH FORM PROVISION

We have an expanding number of female students in the Sixth Form
Students learn to work independently
Many of our Year 11 students continue their studies at our Sixth Form, whilst 30-40% of students join us from other schools.

Shoreditch Campus

We are in the heart of the creative and tech hub of Silicon Roundabout next to Old Street station. This is a vibrant and exciting area to study that also provides many work experience opportunities for our students.

Cowper Street, London, EC2A 4SH

020 7253 3741 info@cfbs.islington.sch.uk