Canons High School
Encyclopedia
Canons High School is a state school situated in Edgware
in the eastern part of the London Borough of Harrow
.
It is situated just east of the A4140, 300 metres north of the boundary between Harrow and Brent. Queensbury tube station
is close to the south (which is on the Harrow/Brent boundary), and the Jubilee line
passes close to the west. Edgware Road (A5) is about a half-mile to the east. It lies in the parish of All Saints', Queensbury.
, the Right Rev Joost de Blank
in 1955.
Over the past decade, the school has seen great changes, including achieving Technology College
status in 2002 and more recently a second vocational specialism.
For many year Canons High School has consisted of four year groups, with the first year group being Year 7. However, in September 2008, the school established a sixth form, adding two more years (Year 12 and 13) to the school. A new Sixth Form Centre opened in September 2009. In 2010/2011 the school changed its status from a Technology collage to a Science collage. Also the school has now have year 7's attending Canons High School.
The school received a glowing Ofsted
report in May 2007, recognising Canons as a very good school with outstanding features.
In 2010 Canons high school received the highest possible rating that Ofsted can give, "Outstanding".Statement released by Ofsted was "Canons High School is an outstanding school. The vast majority of parents and students think very highly of the education and support it provides. The excellent care and dedication of staff ensures that students, including the most vulnerable, make good progress, feel very safe and develop into rounded individuals" (Ofsted 2010)
Edgware
Edgware is an area in London, situated north-northwest of Charing Cross. It forms part of both the London Borough of Barnet and the London Borough of Harrow. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London....
in the eastern part of the London Borough of Harrow
London Borough of Harrow
The London Borough of Harrow is a London borough of north-west London. It borders Hertfordshire to the north and other London boroughs: Hillingdon to the west, Ealing to the south, Brent to the south-east and Barnet to the east.-History:...
.
Admissions
The school currently teaches pupils aged 11 to 18 across six year groups. The school is currently preparing for admission of Year 7 pupils. The current Headteacher is Ms Lynn Rowlands. The main feeder schools are Stag Lane, Glebe, Little Stanmore and Aylward. The school is oversubscribed.It is situated just east of the A4140, 300 metres north of the boundary between Harrow and Brent. Queensbury tube station
Queensbury tube station
Queensbury tube station is a London Underground station in Queensbury, London. It is on the Jubilee line, between Canons Park and Kingsbury, and in Travelcard Zone 4.-History:...
is close to the south (which is on the Harrow/Brent boundary), and the Jubilee line
Jubilee Line
The Jubilee line is a line on the London Underground , in the United Kingdom. It was built in two major sections—initially to Charing Cross, in central London, and later extended, in 1999, to Stratford, in east London. The later stations are larger and have special safety features, both aspects...
passes close to the west. Edgware Road (A5) is about a half-mile to the east. It lies in the parish of All Saints', Queensbury.
Grammar school
It was known as Downer Grammar School. It was built in 1952 and was the first grammar school to be built in Harrow after World War II. It was named after Thomas Downer, a magistrate from Harrow, who died in 1502. It was officially opened by the Bishop of StepneyBishop of Stepney
The Bishop of Stepney is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of London, in the Province of Canterbury, England. The title takes its name after Stepney, an inner-city district in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets...
, the Right Rev Joost de Blank
Joost de Blank
Joost de Blank was the Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa from 1957 to 1963 and was known as the "scourge of apartheid" for his ardent opposition to the whites-only policies of the South African government. He was educated at Merchant Taylors' School, King's College London, and Queens' College,...
in 1955.
Comprehensive
In 1974 it merged with Camrose Secondary Modern School. At this time the headmaster was Mr Becker. The Camrose site became a middle school. The Camrose school had opened in 1932.Over the past decade, the school has seen great changes, including achieving Technology College
Technology College
Technology College is a term used in the United Kingdom for a secondary specialist school that focuses on design and technology, mathematics and science. These were the first type of specialist schools, beginning in 1994. In 2008 there were 598 Technology Colleges in England, of which 12 also...
status in 2002 and more recently a second vocational specialism.
For many year Canons High School has consisted of four year groups, with the first year group being Year 7. However, in September 2008, the school established a sixth form, adding two more years (Year 12 and 13) to the school. A new Sixth Form Centre opened in September 2009. In 2010/2011 the school changed its status from a Technology collage to a Science collage. Also the school has now have year 7's attending Canons High School.
GCSE Examination Performance
| School | A*-C Pass Rate 2008 | A*-C Pass Rate 2009 | A*-C Pass Rate 2010 | English Baccalaureate Pass Rate 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canons High School Canons High School Canons High School is a state school situated in Edgware in the eastern part of the London Borough of Harrow.-Admissions:The school currently teaches pupils aged 11 to 18 across six year groups. The school is currently preparing for admission of Year 7 pupils. The current Headteacher is Ms Lynn... |
49% | 46% | 54% | 2% |
| Average for London Borough of Harrow | 57.7% | 60.8% | 60.7% | 22.6% |
| Average for England | 47.6% | 50.7% | 60.7% | 15.1% |
- The table on shows the percentage of students gaining five A* to C grades, including English and Maths
- The rightmost column shows the percentage of students gaining five A* to C grades, in five core subjects - maths; English; two science qualifications; a foreign language and either history or geography.
- Source: Department for Education
- Full GCSE results for the London Borough of HarrowLondon Borough of HarrowThe London Borough of Harrow is a London borough of north-west London. It borders Hertfordshire to the north and other London boroughs: Hillingdon to the west, Ealing to the south, Brent to the south-east and Barnet to the east.-History:...
Ofsted Comments
Canons High School is a high performing specialist school (DfES,2006).The school received a glowing Ofsted
Office for Standards in Education
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
report in May 2007, recognising Canons as a very good school with outstanding features.
- "A very good school where pupils' behaviour is excellent" (Ofsted 2007)
- "A very happy school " (Ofsted 2007)
- "Staff aim for excellence in all aspects of school life" (Ofsted 2007)
- "The curriculum is outstanding" (Ofsted 2007)
- "Care, support and guidance are outstanding" (Ofsted 2007)
- "Pupils personal development and well-being are outstanding" (Ofsted 2007)
In 2010 Canons high school received the highest possible rating that Ofsted can give, "Outstanding".Statement released by Ofsted was "Canons High School is an outstanding school. The vast majority of parents and students think very highly of the education and support it provides. The excellent care and dedication of staff ensures that students, including the most vulnerable, make good progress, feel very safe and develop into rounded individuals" (Ofsted 2010)