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Central Foundation Girls' School

Bow Road, London, E3 2AE
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Central Foundation Girls' School
London, E3 2AE
1,541 Pupils
1,550 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
46.80% FSM %
— Boys
1,541 Girls
About Central Foundation Girls' School

Central Foundation Girls' School is a girls-only Local authority maintained schools located in London, Tower Hamlets, in the London region of England for pupils aged 11–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,541 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,550. Current headteacher: Carla Prince.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Region London
Administrative District Tower Hamlets
Parliamentary Constituency Stratford and Bow
Ward Bow West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Girls
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10001258
URN 100975
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Hilary Evenett Chair of Governors 20/03/2022 20/03/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Clive Arding Governor 10/07/2019 09/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Shamira Bhikha Governor 09/05/2022 08/06/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Sarah Branch Governor 16/11/2023 15/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tasnim Ghiawadwala Governor 22/09/2023 21/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Barrington Gooden Governor 29/11/2013 28/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Lionel Green Governor 26/03/2015 25/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nigel Heilpern Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Shah Hoque Governor 23/10/2023 22/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Luke Jaggar Governor 14/12/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Shahanur Khan Governor 02/04/2021 01/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Afia Khatun Governor 05/05/2021 04/05/2025 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Central Foundation Girls' School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Tower Hamlets.
Central Foundation Girls' School has 1,541 pupils, with a capacity of 1,550.
Central Foundation Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Central Foundation Girls' School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Central Foundation Girls' School is Ms Carla Prince.
Central Foundation Girls' School is at Bow Road, London, E3 2AE, in the Tower Hamlets local authority, London.
Sixth form at Central Foundation Girls' School: Has a sixth form.
Central Foundation Girls' School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Carla Prince
Bow Road, London, E3 2AE
02089811131
www.central.towerhamlets.sch.uk/
Location
E3 2AE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100975
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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