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Excellent Exam Results

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

Eye-Opening Teaching

Strong Teamwork

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
6 October 2024

Post-18 Destinations 2024

Central Foundation is delighted to share that our record-breaking results have led to a whole host of fantastic destinations for our students.
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6 October 2024

Pro Corda Summer Chamber Music Courses at Blundell’s School

Over the summer holiday, a group of seven Central Foundation students were the grateful recipients of full scholarships to attend Pro Corda chamber music courses at Blundell's School.
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6 October 2024

Axiom Maths Summer School at the University of Cambridge 

Over the summer, Year 9 students Aran, Joe and Oliver attended the Axiom Maths Summer School at the University of Cambridge. Across three days, they delved into fascinating mathematical concepts. They attended lectures from university lecturers and fellows on various applications of maths.
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GCSE Exam Results 2024

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5+ in English, Maths and Science

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Post-16 Exam Results 2024

31% of A Level grades at A*-A and 63% at A*-B as CFBS pupils gain a strong set of results.

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A* - A (A Level)

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Vocational Distinction* or Distinction

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Outside The Classroom

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