The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 438
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 46.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Mr Patrick Mildren (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Canonbury Road, London, N1 2UT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe ArtsXchange
Free school · 1.7km away
The Gower School
Independent · 1.7km away
Moreland Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Winton Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
New Regent's College
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
Crusoe House School
Special school · 1.9km away
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Canonbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Canonbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Canonbury Primary School?
Canonbury Primary School currently has 438 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canonbury Primary School take?
Canonbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Canonbury Primary School?
Canonbury Primary School is in London, N1 2UT, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Canonbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Canonbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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