Central Foundation Girls' School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Central Foundation Girls' School excels at creating a caring, nurturing environment where girls thrive both academically and emotionally. Leaders have high aspirations for every pupil and provide a wealth of curriculum opportunities including rich extra-curricular activities like horse riding, music and drama. Pupils are proud of their school, work extremely hard, enjoy coming to school, and the majority go on to their chosen universities.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding leadership with a clear vision and high aspirations for all girls
- Excellent conduct and behaviour - pupils' behaviour is impeccable and attendance is much higher than national average
- Outstanding personal development with a Rights Respecting School ethos where pupils understand their citizenship role
- Teachers know pupils well and plan engaging activities that build on prior knowledge
- Diverse curriculum with rich extra-curricular opportunities including horse riding, music, drama and sporting activities
Areas for Improvement
- Eliminate variability in teaching quality and progress on academic courses in the sixth form
- Improve teaching and learning in mathematics and science so all pupils make significant progress
- Ensure numeracy skills are taught effectively across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are highly effective with all staff receiving up-to-date training, precise referrals to external agencies, and staff vigilant about risks including child sexual exploitation, grooming, radicalisation and mental health concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Horse riding, music, drama, sporting activities, science days, school council, community action groups, school holidays activities
Central Foundation Girls' School is a good school with outstanding leadership that has created a happy, warm and nurturing community where pupils thrive academically and emotionally. The headteacher and leaders have high aspirations and a clear vision for the school.
At a Glance
45.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
62
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
1,526 pupils
1,550 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Tower Hamlets
Places available
3,203
Applications
2,958
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
94.2%
Secondary admissions across Tower Hamlets (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.07085%
Overall absence
21.95526%
Persistent absence
1,207
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Central Foundation Girls' School
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Wellington Primary School
Olga Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
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