Canons High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shaldon Road Edgware HA8 6AN |
| Phone | 02089515780 |
| Reference Number | 137199 |
Canons High School has shown notable improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good overall. The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum that is generally well-planned and caters to diverse learning needs, including provisions for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Positive relationships between staff and students contribute to a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, allowing pupils to feel valued and secure. Most students exhibit good behavior and are attentive in classes, facilitating effective learning environments.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1217 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.78%
Girls: 43.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 67.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 65 | 153 |
| 8 | 88 | 85 | 173 |
| 9 | 116 | 86 | 202 |
| 10 | 106 | 102 | 208 |
| 11 | 117 | 87 | 204 |
| 12 | 104 | 70 | 174 |
| 13 | 72 | 31 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 30.4% |
| Asian, Other | 14.3% |
| Indian | 12.1% |
| African | 11.4% |
| White, British | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| Caribbean | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Oct 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Canons High School | |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
| 04 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong working relationships between pupils and teachers
- Ambitious curriculum offering a wide range of subjects
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and EAL
- Comprehensive careers guidance for post-16 education
- Strong pastoral care and pupil welfare support
- Positive behaviour and engagement from the majority of pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of adaptation strategies for pupils with SEND and EAL
- Some subjects lack a well-sequenced curriculum leading to gaps in knowledge
- Incidents of challenging behavior affecting comfort of other pupils during social times
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.76 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.19 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 4.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 68 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 94 | 35 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Camrose Primary With Nursery
St David's Drive, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 6JH |
0.27 miles |
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Stag Lane Primary School
Collier Drive, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 5RU |
0.31 miles |
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Woodlands School
Bransgrove Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 6JP |
0.36 miles |
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Krishna Avanti Primary School
Camrose Avenue, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 6ES |
0.43 miles |
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Kenmore Park Junior School
Moorhouse Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9JA |
0.56 miles |
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Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School
Moorhouse Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9JA |
0.56 miles |
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Glebe Primary School
Glebe Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9LF |
0.66 miles |
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Clifton Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9NS |
0.74 miles |
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The Northgate School
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0.8 miles |
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Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery
Wemborough Road, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 2EQ |
0.88 miles |
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Edgware Primary School
Heming Road, Edgware, HA8 9AB |
0.9 miles |
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Shalom Noam Primary School
East Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0AJ |
0.9 miles |
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Roe Green Junior School
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0.92 miles |
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Roe Green Infant School
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0.92 miles |
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Watling Park School
Pavilion Way, Burnt Oak, Barnet, HA8 9YA |
0.96 miles |
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Barnfield Primary School
Silkstream Road, Edgware, HA8 0DA |
0.98 miles |
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Stanburn Primary School
Abercorn Road, Stanmore, HA7 2PJ |
1.05 miles |
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Menorah Foundation School
2-8 Abbots Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QS |
1.16 miles |
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The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Thirleby Road, Edgware, HA8 0HQ |
1.19 miles |
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Vista Way, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0UX |
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Park High School
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0.63 miles |
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Kingsbury High School
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0.87 miles |
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Avanti House School
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0.93 miles |
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Southover Partnership School
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1.04 miles |
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North London Collegiate School
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1.06 miles |
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Claremont High School
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1.08 miles |
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The Village School
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1.12 miles |
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Menorah Grammar School
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1.16 miles |
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JFS
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1.31 miles |
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1.32 miles |
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Stanmore College
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1.37 miles |
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London Academy
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1.64 miles |
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2.09 miles |
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