Boys (co-ed sixth)State

Central Foundation Boys' School

London, London Borough of Islington · EC2A 4SH

Central Foundation Boys' School is one of Islington's larger state secondaries, with around 1,133 pupils and a sixth form that opens its doors to girls as well as boys. Ofsted rates the school Outstanding across the board, from quality of education and behaviour to leadership and sixth-form provision. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 14 is favourable for a school of this size, and nearly a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, pointing to a genuinely inclusive intake. Entry at 11+ is available for families seeking a place at a non-selective school with a strong track record.

1,133

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Overview & data

Gender: Boys (co-ed sixth)
Type: state school
Pupils: 1,133
Pupil:teacher ratio: 14
Location: London, London Borough of Islington

Headteacher

Head teacher Mr J Brownhill

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Latest results

GCSE grade 9-7

36%

A-level A*-A

29%

A-level A*-B

61%

Teaching & academics

Results are solid for a comprehensive, with 36% of GCSE entries graded 9-7 and 61% of A-level grades reaching A*-B. The curriculum leans confidently towards the sciences and mathematics, with Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Economics among the most popular A-level choices. A broad GCSE menu spanning three languages, the separate sciences, humanities and creative subjects gives pupils plenty of room to find their direction before sixth form.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 176

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsBiologyChemistryPhysicsEconomicsHistoryEnglish LiteraturePsychologySociologyGovernment and PoliticsGeographyBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceLaw

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-level

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 24.71%
EHC plans: 3%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

FrenchSpanishChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematicsGeographyHistoryReligious StudiesBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceFrenchSpanishChineseMusicPhysical EducationDramaDesign & TechnologyBiologyChemistryPhysics

Sport

Main sports

FootballBasketball

Beyond the classroom

Football and basketball anchor the school's sporting life. Language learning extends beyond the usual European options to include Chinese, and subjects such as Music, Drama and Design & Technology feature among popular GCSE choices.