Canon Burrows CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive both academically and personally. Behaviour is exceptional, with pupils showing kindness, respect and pride in serving their school community. The school complements strong classroom learning with a wonderful range of enrichment activities and a genuine focus on helping children understand the wider world and value differences.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes to learning - pupils are engaged, respectful and there is no disruption to lessons
- Outstanding provision for personal development - pupils have strong understanding of equalities, British values, and respect for difference
- Effective early reading programme using phonics - children become confident and fluent readers with well-matched books and good support
- Strong support for pupils with SEND - effective identification and access to the same curriculum as peers
- High pupil attendance rates and pupils feel safe and supported by staff
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have unclear key learning, making it harder for pupils to remember what they've been taught
- Checks on pupils' knowledge retention in some subjects are not refined enough to identify gaps that need to be revisited
- Uneven curriculum development across subjects - some are not as well developed as others
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with appropriate measures in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Construction club, sports clubs, cookery clubs
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School is a good primary school where pupils enjoy attending, feel safe, and demonstrate exceptional behaviour. The school has a well-designed curriculum that builds on prior knowledge and provides a rich range of experiences to develop pupils' talents and interests.
At a Glance
25.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 78%. Maths has remained stable at around 71%. Writing has declined from 85% to 76%.
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
431 pupils
420 capacity
11 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ashton-under-Lyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ashton-under-Lyne
Admissions Demand - Tameside
Places available
3,065
Applications
2,347
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Tameside (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.46262%
Overall absence
8.65922%
Persistent absence
358
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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