Canons High School

SEND is a whole-school priority, with every teacher responsible for supporting pupils with special educational needs.

“SEND lies at the heart of the school and is a priority for each and every teacher at CHS. _‘All teachers are teachers of children with special educational needs’ (SEN Code of Practice p.44)._”

Staff receive current SEND information and training and aim to provide an accessible, broad and balanced academic and social curriculum.

“As a result of this, our staff are committed to providing high quality education and they receive thorough, and current information and training to ensure this happens. We know that all young people, including those identified as having SEND, have the right to an academic and social curriculum which is both broad and balanced, and which is accessible to them, thus enabling them to be fully immersive in all facets of our school life.”

External providers support students with challenging behaviour, lower attendance, or mental-health and wellbeing needs.

“As well as a comprehensive programme of visitors and trips, the school has engaged a number of external providers (e.g. the School of Hard Knocks and the Josh Hanson Trust Changemakers Art Project) to provide additional support for students showing challenging behaviour, lower attendance or requiring additional mental health or wellbeing support.”

Older pupils and sixth formers mentor younger students about reading and options.

“Students also act as mentors - e.g. older pupils work with year 8 readers and 6 formers discuss options with year 9s.”

History, Art, BTEC Health & Social Care, Physics and Media Studies averaged A*-B grades in 2025.

“Average A\*-B grades for following qualifications: History; Art; BTEC Health & Social Care; Physics; Media Studies”

The English Department reports strong results, though the page does not provide figures or specify a key stage.

“The English Department has a strong enthusiasm for their subject, and this is reflected in our strong results.”

The sixth form has more than 300 students.

“It now has over 300 students studying advanced level subjects at Post 16.”

Year 12 students visited the University of Oxford in May 2025.

“Year 12 university of Oxford trip - May 2025”

Recent overseas provision included skiing in Italy and a school exchange in Florence.

“Recent overseas trips include a ski trip to Italy and a school exchange trip to Florence.”

The school's stated belief is 'Excellence for all'.

“We believe in Excellence for all:”

The school describes itself as a diverse, inclusive comprehensive with high standards, a community ethos, and positive relationships that support achievement.

“We are a diverse and inclusive comprehensive school that promotes high standards of excellence in all areas of school life. We are a community school where positive relationships are fundamental in enabling our young people to achieve their very best.”

The school established its sixth form in 2008, opened a dedicated centre in 2009 and now has more than 300 Post-16 students studying advanced-level subjects.

“In September 2008 Canons High School established a Sixth Form and opened its new Sixth Form Centre in September 2009. It now has over 300 students studying advanced level subjects at Post 16.”

In 2025, 35% of sixth-form grades were A*-B.

“35% A\*-B Grades in Sixth Form”

Applicants must complete the sixth-form application through Applicaa before enrolling.

“To enrol you need to complete your application form via Applicaa [https://canons.applicaa.com/sixthformapplication](https://canons.applicaa.com/sixthformapplication)”

Sixth-form enrolment sessions for September 2026 are scheduled for 20, 21, 24, 25 and 26 August 2026, with separate internal and external student times on 20 August.

“20th August 2026 Internal Canons Students 8.30am to 12pm External students come into 1pm to 3pm 21st/24th/25th/26th August 2026 10am to 2pm”

The page reports 86% sixth-form university destinations.

“86%Sixth Form University Destinations”

Leavers progress to university, apprenticeships, or work.

“As you head off to university, apprenticeships, or work, remember no one really has it all figured out, and that’s completely fine.”

In 2025, 35% of sixth-form grades were A*-B.

“35% A\*-B Grades in Sixth Form”

The 2025 A-level average grade was C.

“C Grade average across all A Level subjects”