Canonbury Primary School
#773 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#4582 of 15,697 nationally
About Canonbury Primary School
Canonbury Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Islington local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 441 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 66.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 773rd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 441; capacity filled 95.9%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Canonbury Primary School ranks 540th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)78%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)48%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Canonbury Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 441
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 48%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 78%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Canonbury Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
Islington · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
195 students · 212 m away
Laycock Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students · 280 m away
William Tyndale Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students · 322 m away
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
892 students · 575 m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students · 592 m away
St Mary Magdalene Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,561 students · 694 m away
Thornhill Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students · 792 m away
Drayton Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
277 students · 818 m away
Highbury Fields School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
733 students · 877 m away
St Paul's Waldorf School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 3–14
214 students · 882 m away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Shoreditch Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
St Mark's Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
St Monica's RC Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
441 students
St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
Warrender Primary School
Ruislip · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
Lauriston School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Canonbury Primary School a good school?
Canonbury Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 66.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #773 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Canonbury Primary School rank in London?
Canonbury Primary School ranks #773 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #4582 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Canonbury Primary School?
Canonbury Primary School had 441 students in 2025.
Is Canonbury Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Canonbury Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Canonbury Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Canonbury Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.