Central Foundation Girls' School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Central Foundation Girls' School
Address: Bow Road
Town/City: London
Postcode: E3 2AE
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 02 0898 1131
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Carla Prince
Capacity: 1550
Gender: Girls

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1526
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 45.6%

Location and administration

URN: 100975
DfE Number: 211/4507
UKPRN: 10001258
UPRN: 6150279
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Tower Hamlets (E09000030)
Constituency: Stratford and Bow (E14001525)
Electoral Ward: Bow West (E05009320)

Easting & Northing: 536855E, 182784N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 40.89" N 0° 1' 42.29" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGXHC+6J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Clive Arding - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2027.
  • Ms SHAMIRA Bhikha - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 June 2026.
  • Ms Sarah Branch - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2027.
  • Ms Hilary Evenett - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 March 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 June 2030.
  • Ms Tasnim Ghiawadwala - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 April 2026.
  • Mr Barrington Gooden - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2013 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
  • Mr Lionel Green - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 March 2027.
  • Mr Nigel Heilpern - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mr Shah Aminul Hoque - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 October 2027.
  • Mr Luke Jaggar - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Shahanur Khan - Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Ms Zoe Knight - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Ms Anna Moulton - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 June 2029.
  • Mr Alex O - Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 February 2028.
  • Ms Louise O'Reilly - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 April 2030.
  • Ms Claire Pollard - Governor. Appointed on 29 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 August 2028.
  • Ms Carla Prince - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Mahera Ruby - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2029.
  • Ms Jaheda Zaman - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2025.