Canonbury Primary School
Canonbury Road, London, N1 2UTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Canonbury Primary School is a primary school in Islington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 13th of 39 primary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 July 2013, report published 16 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 October 2022
Pupils love their school. Staff help pupils to achieve because they have high expectations. Pupils work hard to meet these expectations. They behave well because they want to learn. Pupils enjoy reading and learning about 'tricky words'. They value visits to the school's library, where they can borrow books to take home. Pupils are safe at school. Bullying is dealt with effectively by staff should it occur. Pupils are taught to speak to their class teacher or any adult if they have concerns. Staff put pupils' well-being first. They encourage pupils to look after their physical and mental health. Pupils have lots to look forward to here. Staff celebrate their achievements in reward assemblies each week. Every class has regular outings linked to the curriculum. There are many opportunities for pupils to take part in competitive sports. All pupils play the recorder and learn to play a brass instrument in Years 5 and 6. They celebrate events such as Black History Month. Teachers encourage pupils to share their presentations, including during assemblies.
What the school should improve
- The school has changed its programme for the teaching of phonics. Leaders ensure that the new scheme is being introduced effectively. Nevertheless, staff and pupils are still becoming familiar with how to teach and apply the routines consistently. Leaders should ensure that the phonics programme is firmly embedded throughout the school. This will help them to assess its impact on pupils' reading development over time.
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders do not ensure that staff check precisely what pupils have learned. This risks leading to misconceptions in pupils' understanding of these subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers in all subjects have the expertise to check what pupils know and remember and address any gaps in pupils' learning as they arise.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
441 pupils on roll, with places for 460
Schools near Canonbury Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laycock Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| William Tyndale Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| The New North Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Thornhill Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Patrick Mildren (Acting Executive Headteacher) Tanisha Achuka-Robb (Acting Head of School)
- Phone
- 02072265020
- Address
- Canonbury Road, London, N1 2UT
- Local authority
- Islington
- URN
- 131773
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.