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Canons High School

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Canons High School

Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.0%
Basics 9-5
34.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.346.4
2023/2447.646.4
2024/2539.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/230.000.00
2023/24-0.070.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.7%
EBacc APS
3.39
EBacc 9-5
5.7%
EBacc 9-4
9.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.76
A*-A Grades
13.3%
A*-B Grades
35.0%
AAB+ %
4.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 127 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Park High School
1.02 km away · Academy converter
Good
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1.28 km away · Pupil referral unit
Outstanding
Kingsbury High School
1.4 km away · Academy converter
Good
Oakbridge Special Education
1.44 km away · Special post 16 institution
Pathways School
1.47 km away · Other independent special school

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About Canons High School

Canons High School is a secondary school in Edgware, Harrow. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.1. The school has around 1,217 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN | More schools in Harrow

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Canons High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Canons High School

What is Canons High School's Ofsted rating?
Canons High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Canons High School's latest exam results?
Canons High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Canons High School located?
Canons High School is a secondary school in Edgware, Harrow (HA8 6AN).
How many pupils attend Canons High School?
Canons High School has around 1,217 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Canons High School with other schools?
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