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Central Foundation Boys' School
Ages 11–181,133 pupilsFaithNone
Central Foundation Boys' School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Islington local authority. The school has around 1,133 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 55.3 and 62% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Central Foundation Boys' School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 855.2
England avg 45.1 · was 55.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths69%
England avg 45% · was 62% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths82%
England avg 65% · was 79% in 2023/24
EBacc entry59%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.09
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.7
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.3
AAB or better14%
Retention97%
Value added+0.20
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake42.0%
Free school meals42.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language27.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.4%
Attendance93.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence17.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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