The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.1
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 212 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,217
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 28.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Trust
- CANONS HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr David Bullock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStag Lane Primary School
Primary · 505m away
Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 904m away
Kenmore Park Junior School
Primary · 904m away
Park High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Pathways School
Independent · 1.5km away
Roe Green Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Canons High School a selective school?
No. Canons High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Canons High School's Ofsted rating?
Canons High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Canons High School?
Canons High School currently has 1,217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canons High School take?
Canons High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Canons High School?
Canons High School is in Edgware, HA8 6AN, in the Harrow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Canons High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Canons High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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