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Central Foundation Boys' School

Cowper Street, London, EC2A 4SH
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Central Foundation Boys' School
London, EC2A 4SH
1,133 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
41.80% FSM %
1,052 Boys
81 Girls
About Central Foundation Boys' School

Located in London (EC2A 4SH), Central Foundation Boys' School is a boys-only Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Islington.

It has 1,133 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Jamie Brownhill.

Data for Central Foundation Boys' School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Islington
Region London
Administrative District Islington
Parliamentary Constituency Islington South and Finsbury
Ward Bunhill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10001257
URN 100458
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Simon Dodds Chair of Governors 30/11/2024 29/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Elizabeth Andrews Governor 31/01/2026 30/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Tom Cassels Governor 02/12/2021 01/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Paula Chin Governor 06/12/2022 05/12/2026 Elected by parents
Fernanda Falci Governor 17/10/2024 16/10/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Chris Gurney Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Julie Hamwood Governor 31/01/2022 30/01/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Olivia Harper Governor 19/01/2026 18/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Ms Claire Hersey Governor 22/11/2023 06/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jason Jackson Governor 18/04/2023 17/04/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Dilnaz Khambata Governor 30/03/2018 26/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lisa Linpower Governor 18/03/2024 17/03/2028 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Central Foundation Boys' School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Islington.
Central Foundation Boys' School has 1,133 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Central Foundation Boys' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Central Foundation Boys' School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Central Foundation Boys' School is Mr Jamie Brownhill.
Central Foundation Boys' School is at Cowper Street, City Road, London, EC2A 4SH, in the Islington local authority, London.
Sixth form at Central Foundation Boys' School: Has a sixth form.
Central Foundation Boys' School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jamie Brownhill
Cowper Street, City Road, London, EC2A 4SH
02072533741
www.centralfoundationboys.co.uk
Location
EC2A 4SH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100458
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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