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Canons High School

Harrow, HA8 6ANSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
0.5×
First choices did not exceed offers made
102 1st-choice / 193 offers made
Ranking
#1,694
of 3,141 nationally

About Canons High School

Canons High School is a state-funded secondary school in Harrow, London, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,139 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,280.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (17 Jan 2023). the published Attainment 8 score was 39.1 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was D+ for 2023/24. admissions data records 102 first-preference applications and 193 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressShaldon Road, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 6AN
HeadteacherMr David Bullock
Local AuthorityHarrow
Number of Pupils1,139
Free School Meals (FSM)27.6%
School Capacity1,139 / 1,280 (89% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Canons High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.