Canonbury Primary School

A good community school school in Islington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Canonbury Primary School.

London, N12UT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 July 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Canonbury Road
London, N12UT
Phone
2072265020
Website
canonburyprimaryschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131773
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Canonbury Road, London, N1 2UT
Website
www.canonburyprimaryschool.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
460 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
440
Free School Meals
46.9% (206 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
440 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

We respect each other for who we are and show this in our actions and words We work hard and look for enjoyment in everything that we do We are eager to embrace new experiences We relish a challenge and see mistakes as essential to learning We ask questions and create imaginative answers We bounce back when things don’t go the way we hoped We support each other to succeed and celebrate the achievements of all

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions offer 15 hours (half day) or 30 hours places. A waiting list is kept with places prioritised in the following order: Looked After Children, Siblings of children already attending the school, then Distance. Reception Class Admissions: children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 are due to start Reception in September 2025. For Reception, apply by 15 January 2026; If you live in Islington you must apply for a school place using the Islington online application form; If you do not live in Islington, you must apply using your home local authority form. In-year Admissions: you can apply online on the Islington website. Islington In-Year Admissions Page. Secondary School Admissions: if your child is in Year 6 and will be moving to secondary school next year, apply by 31 October. If you live in Islington you must apply using the Islington application form; if you do not live in Islington, apply using your home local authority form. Links provided: Islington Secondary School Application Form and Secondary Admissions Booklet. Key dates include 1 September 2024 (online opens), 31 October 2025 (deadline), 3 March 2025 (offer day).

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