Central Foundation Boys' School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Central Foundation Boys' School
Address: Cowper Street, City Road
Town/City: London
Postcode: EC2A 4SH
Telephone Number: 02 0725 3741
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jamie Brownhill
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1152 (93% boys & 7% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44%

Location and administration

URN: 100458
DfE Number: 206/4614
UKPRN: 10001257
UPRN: 5300025018
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Islington (E09000019)
Constituency: Islington South and Finsbury (E14001306)
Electoral Ward: Bunhill (E05013699)

Easting & Northing: 532888E, 182441N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 33.2" N 0° 5' 8.5" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGWG7+9P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  2. Workers' Educational Association (0.4km)
  3. St Luke's CofE Primary School (0.4km)
  4. St Monica's Catholic Primary School (0.5km)
  5. New Regent's College (0.6km)
  6. St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School (0.6km)
  7. Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.7km)
  8. Virginia Primary School (0.7km)
  9. City of London Primary Academy, Islington (0.7km)
  10. Guildhall School of Music and Drama (0.8km)
Associated schools

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Governors

  • Ms Elizabeth Andrews - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 January 2030.
  • Mr Tom Cassels - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Ms Paula Chin - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Mr Simon Dodds - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 30 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2028.
  • Fernanda Falci - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Mr Chris Gurney - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Julie Hamwood - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Ms Olivia Harper - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 January 2030.
  • Ms Claire Hersey - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Jason Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 April 2027.
  • Ms Dilnaz Khambata - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 March 2026.
  • Ms Lisa Linpower - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 March 2028.
  • Mr Nicolas Mattis - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2027.
  • Mr Peter Melling - Governor. Appointed on 7 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 August 2029.
  • Mr Steve Mounsey - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 March 2029.
  • Joanna Plesniak - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Ms Fatima Rayner - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 October 2025.
  • Mr Mark Wardrop - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 January 2028.