Central Foundation Boys' School
Voluntary aided school · Boys · Sixth form
London, EC2A 4SH
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 14% in England
2 of 8 in Islington
Pupils
1,152
First preferences per place
1.36
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 57.2 | 55.3 | 55.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 62% | 69% | |
| Average English grade | 6.0 | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 68% | 64% | 65% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.55 | 0.56 | — |
82% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch · 0.7 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Top 15% in England
- Haggerston School · 0.8 mi · Good · Top 33% in England
- City of London Academy Islington · 0.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 43% in England
- The Bridge Academy · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 16% in England
- Waterside Academy · 1.0 mi · Report card · Top 45% in England
Best secondary schools in Islington · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Central Foundation Boys' School is in Old Street & St Luke's (typical home £710,000, crime very high).
What is Central Foundation Boys' School's Ofsted rating?
Central Foundation Boys' School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Central Foundation Boys' School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Central Foundation Boys' School is in the top 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.