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Canonbury Primary School

Islington, N1 2UTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3098 of 13,686 nationally

About Canonbury Primary School

Canonbury Primary School is a mixed state primary in Islington, currently home to 438 pupils against a capacity of 460, meaning it runs very close to full. The school serves a notably diverse intake: 46.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average and a clear reflection of the local community it draws from. Demand is extremely high — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 254 applications for just 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.23. Of those, 50 families put it as their first preference, and 41 were offered places. That level of competition suggests a school that local parents are actively prioritising, even in a borough with plenty of other primary options. The headteacher is Patrick Mildren, and the school has a non-religious character. It also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which may be a practical consideration for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCanonbury Road, London, Islington, N1 2UT
HeadteacherPatrick Mildren
Local AuthorityIslington
Number of Pupils438
Free School Meals (FSM)46.8%
School Capacity438 / 460 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (20 Oct 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosPlaying FieldsDining HallSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballSwimmingRoundersAthleticsFootballCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: canonburyprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Canonbury Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.