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Canons High School
Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN, Harrow
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.4 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,217
Capacity
1,280
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 78% of students progressing to university, although only 11% reach top-third institutions. While GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 39.1, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is 48%, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. Overall, the school is performing better than 22% of its peers, but families may want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 35%.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.1 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 124 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other30.4%
Asian Other14.3%
Asian Indian12.1%
Black African11.4%
Other10.2%
White British4.3%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.59951, -0.28746 · HA8 6AN
School details
Local authorityHarrow
RegionLondon
URN137199
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.canons.harrow.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Canons High School rated by Ofsted?
Canons High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Canons High School a good school?
Canons High School scores 22.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Canons High School in GCSEs?
Canons High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.1. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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