Central Foundation Girls' School

Central Foundation Girls' School
Address
Map
25–33 Bow Road

London
,
E3 2AE

Coordinates51°31′41″N 0°01′40″W / 51.52803°N 0.02778°W / 51.52803; -0.02778
Information
TypeVoluntary aided comprehensive school
MottoLatin: Spe Labore Fide
(By hope, by work, by faith)
Established1726 as Bishopsgate Ward School
Local authorityLondon Borough of Tower Hamlets
Department for Education URN100975 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherCarla Prince
GenderGirls
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1533 as of 2021
Colour(s)Navy blue and grey    
Websitewww.cfgs.co.uk

Central Foundation Girls’ School is a voluntary-aided comprehensive girls’ school in Bow, London, England, for 11- to 18-year-olds.

It is the sister school to Central Foundation Boys' School in Islington. Both schools are beneficiaries of the charity Central Foundation Schools of London,[1][2] which in turn is a beneficiary of The Dulwich Estate, successor to the historic College of God's Gift charity.[3]

The school's origins can be traced back to the founding of Bishopsgate Ward School in the school's origins can be traced back to the founding of Bishopsgate Ward School in St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate in 1726. The school moved to various locations including Fanmakers’ Hall, St. Botolph’s churchyard and other buildings around the location of the present Liverpool Street railway station. In 1891 the Central Foundation Schools of London was established to support the boys' school in Cowper Street and the girls' school in Spital Square. Both schools prior to the 1945 Education Act were fee-charging, as were most selective grammar schools at that time. The school was a state grammar school until 1975 when it became comprehensive and at the same time relocated from Spital Square to Bow.

In 2011 Ofsted rated the school 'good', with many outstanding features. The inspectors particularly liked the harmonious community and positive ethos. Students were praised for their courteous and respectful behaviour and keen attitudes to learning. Inspectors also praised the Parents’ Forum and range of classes for parents. Sixth form students were found to have a sense of self-direction and ambition and received good support and guidance with university applications. The inspectors also praised the headteacher for her inspirational leadership. The 2016 and 2021 inspections maintained the status of 'good'.

  1. ^ "Central Foundation Schools of London". www.centralfoundation.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Central Foundation Schools of London, registered charity no. 312695". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
  3. ^ "The Dulwich Estate, registered charity no. 312751". Charity Commission for England and Wales.