The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.3
10.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 239 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 154 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,541
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 46.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Head
- Ms Carla Prince (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | 29 June 2010
Full inspection
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bow Road, London, E3 2AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCayley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sir William Burrough Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Stephen Hawking School
Special school · 1.7km away
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Langdon Park Community School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Bygrove Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Mayflower Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Central Foundation Girls' School a selective school?
No. Central Foundation Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Central Foundation Girls' School?
Central Foundation Girls' School currently has 1,541 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Central Foundation Girls' School take?
Central Foundation Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Central Foundation Girls' School?
Central Foundation Girls' School is in London, E3 2AE, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Central Foundation Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Central Foundation Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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