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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
3 October 2026

Open Evening for primary school students and their families

On Thursday 1st October, Central Foundation opened its doors on Open Evening to prospective students, and their parents and carers, looking to apply for a secondary school place next year.
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3 October 2026

History 3-Day Trip to Berlin

Central Foundation's Year 11 and 13 History students visited Berlin for 3 days from Sunday 20th September and returned on Tuesday 22nd September. 
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3 October 2026

Year 9 Insight Day at the Bank of England

On Friday 25th September, a group of Year 9 students recently enjoyed an exciting visit to the Bank of England where they gained a unique insight into the role the Bank plays in the UK economy.
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GCSE Exam Results 2026

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5+ in English and Maths

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Post-16 Exam Results 2026

24% of all Key Stage 5 grades at A*-A, 54% at A*-B, and 84% at A*-C as CFBS pupils achieved exceptional results.

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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