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Central Foundation Girls' School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Central Foundation Girls' School is a voluntary aided secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1541 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,541

Pupils

1,550

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Central Foundation Girls' School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Central Foundation Girls' School are allocated by Tower Hamlets using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tower Hamlets before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Tower Hamlets catchment area documents →

Central Foundation Girls' School — School Information

Full address
Bow Road, London, E3 2AE
Local authority
Tower Hamlets
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
46.8% of pupils
DfE URN
100975

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If Central Foundation Girls' School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Central Foundation Girls' School

Is Central Foundation Girls' School oversubscribed?

Central Foundation Girls' School is operating close to its capacity of 1550 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Central Foundation Girls' School?

Admission to Central Foundation Girls' School is managed by Tower Hamlets. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Central Foundation Girls' School cover?

Central Foundation Girls' School is a secondary school in London, Tower Hamlets, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Central Foundation Girls' School?

Central Foundation Girls' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.