Central Foundation Boys' School

Central Foundation Boys' School is a secondary school for boys in Shoreditch, part of the London Borough of Islington. The red-brick building sits on Cowper Street near Old Street station and houses classrooms, science labs and a mixed sixth form section.

The school began in 1865 as the Middle Class School of London and relocated to Cowper Street in 1869. It adopted its current name in 1890, while the listed building retains much of its original Victorian design.

Students receive musical instruments during their first year and participate in theater workshops through collaborations with local performance companies.

The building stands a short walk from Old Street station and is closed to the public during school hours. Visitors can view the historic facade from the street while exploring the surrounding neighborhood.

The school sits in the heart of Tech City at Silicon Roundabout, where historic school buildings stand alongside modern technology companies. This contrast links Victorian architecture with the digital life that now defines the neighborhood.

Location: London Borough of Islington

Inception: 1865

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: Central Foundation Boys' School, Cowper Street, City Road, London, EC2A 4SH

Phone: +442072533741

Website: http://centralfoundationboys.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.52531,-0.08576

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31