Central Foundation Boys' School
Central Foundation Boys' School, Secondary school in Shoreditch, London.
The Central Foundation Boys' School occupies a Grade II listed building on Cowper Street, near Old Street station in the London Borough of Islington.
Founded in 1865 as The Middle Class School of London, the institution moved to its current Cowper Street location in 1869 and received its present name in 1890.
Students receive musical instruments during their first year and participate in theater workshops through collaborations with local performance companies.
The school accommodates 1,132 students, including a mixed sixth form, and maintains an Ofsted rating of Outstanding since its 2015 inspection.
Located in London's Tech City at Silicon Roundabout, the school combines historical architecture with modern educational facilities for contemporary technical education.
Location: London Borough of Islington
Inception: 1865
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Central Foundation Boys' School, Cowper Street, City Road, London, EC2A 4SH EC2A 4SH EC2A 4SH
Phone: +442072533741
Website: http://centralfoundationboys.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.52526,-0.08602
Latest update: May 13, 2025 12:40
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