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Canons High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Bullock

corporate_fareCANONS HIGH SCHOOL

location_onEdgware, HA8 6AN

language Visit Website phone 2089515780

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,302

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Attainment 8

39.1

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Harrow

#2,658 of 3,216 nationally

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Canons High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Edgware, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Canons High School is an academy converter in Edgware, Harrow, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CANONS HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,217 pupils on roll, of whom 33% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.1, placing the school #13 in Harrow and #2,658 of 3,216 nationally. 35.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 35.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 7.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

35.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.6%

Entering EBacc34.70%

EBacc APS3.4

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16.10%

EBacc APS4

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.66

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.9

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS3.44

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.17

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.5%

Achieving A*–A13.3%

Achieving A*–B35.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.2%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.26

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

114

Retention rate93.90%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

106

Retention rate96.20%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

101

Retention rate99.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 January 2023

Inspection Report

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10 November 2020

Inspection Report

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27 March 2019

Inspection Report

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18 June 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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11 October 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-17

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-03-27

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-06-18

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.8%(71 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,217 pupils. During this period, there were 89 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,217	89	7.3%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,215	98	8.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,262	78	6.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,257	80	6.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,258	52	4.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,303	67	5.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,302	110	8.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,292	52	4.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,271	88	6.9%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,276	84	6.6%	4.9%	4
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,267	57	4.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,260	54	4.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,266	16	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,262	41	3.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,262	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,262	45	3.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,259	70	5.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,255	39	3.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,250	30	2.4%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,255	39	3.1%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,221	24	2.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,221	22	1.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,222	14	1.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,181	29	2.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,197	25	2.1%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,186	16	1.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

70.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

70.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree30%

disagree30%

strongly disagree10%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree50%

disagree20%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree50%

agree20%

disagree30%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree30%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree50%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree20%

disagree40%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree60%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree50%

disagree10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree40%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes70%

no30%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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