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Canons High School

Harrow, HA8 6ANSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
-0.07
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
103 1st-choice / 166 places
Ranking
#1,694
of 3,141 nationally

About Canons High School

Canons High School is a popular choice among Harrow families, with twice as many applications as places available for Year 7 entry in 2025/26. The school received 332 applications for 166 places, and 103 of those were first-preference choices, all of whom were offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 2:1 suggests a solid local reputation, though it is worth noting that the school does not publish a parent-view survey score, so direct feedback from families is not available to gauge satisfaction levels. The school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary with a sixth form, and it serves 1,217 pupils against a capacity of 1,280. Around 28.5 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects a diverse intake. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This marked a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressShaldon Road, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 6AN
HeadteacherDavid Bullock
Local AuthorityHarrow
Number of Pupils1,217
Free School Meals (FSM)28.5%
School Capacity1,217 / 1,280 (95% 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.

Facilities

13
Swimming PoolICT SuiteSixth Form CentreArt StudiosMusic RoomsAstro TurfTheatreTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsGymnasiumDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

HockeyFootballMartial ArtsGymnasticsNetballTennisRugbyCricketRowingBasketball

Clubs & Activities

ChessNewspaperArt ClubDramaDuke of EdinburghBook ClubYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canons High School

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