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Canonbury Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Canonbury Primary School is a community primary school in London, Islington , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 438 pupils, and a capacity of 460 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

438

Pupils

460

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Canonbury Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Canonbury Primary School is set by Islington and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Islington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Islington catchment area documents →

Canonbury Primary School — School Information

Full address
Canonbury Road, London, N1 2UT
Local authority
Islington
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
46.8% of pupils
DfE URN
131773

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Frequently Asked Questions — Canonbury Primary School

Is Canonbury Primary School oversubscribed?

Canonbury Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 460 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Canonbury Primary School?

Admission to Canonbury Primary School is managed by Islington. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Canonbury Primary School cover?

Canonbury Primary School is a primary school in London, Islington, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Canonbury Primary School?

Canonbury Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.