Canon Burrows CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ashton-under-Lyne. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 19 schools in Ashton-under-Lyne with published results, and 8,618th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Tameside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School in detail
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Come and see our wonderful EYFS in action! Here you can meet our staff and governors, read our policies and explore what other people have to say about us."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, choir and cooking.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an admissions event on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and an admissions event on Sunday 17 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Canon Burrows CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Tameside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Canon Burrows CofE Primary School as their first choice and 95 named it as one of their preferences, for 55 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Canon Burrows CofE Primary School are Waterloo Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 68% reading, 63% maths); Canon Johnson CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 79% maths); Oasis Academy Broadoak (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 68% maths); and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 83% maths).
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Waterloo Primary SchoolCanon Johnson CofE Primary SchoolOasis Academy BroadoakHoly Trinity CofE Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 65 pupils (15.1%) received SEN support and 13 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School had 27 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Anglesey Road (near), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Canon Burrows CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Canon Burrows CofE Primary School issued 14 suspensions, 3.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Canon Burrows CofE Primary School are Dixons Ashton Academy (1 mile), St Damian's RC Science College (1.3 miles) and Laurus Ryecroft (1.3 miles).
Dixons Ashton AcademySt Damian's RC Science CollegeLaurus Ryecroft
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
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
24.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 85% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
Nursery Autumn 1 Week 5
2 Oct 2026
Nursery Autumn 1 Week 3
25 Sep 2026
Nursery Autumn 1 Week 4
25 Sep 2026
Nursery Autumn 1 Week 1 and 2
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Canon Burrows CofE Primary School.
- Kickstart Childcare (Canon Burrows)At the school · Not yet graded
- Kickstart Childcare (Waterloo)230m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Ashton under Lyne Study Centre950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Canon Burrows CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Canon Burrows CofE Primary School is in Tameside; for families living there:
Apply to Tameside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 11 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Tameside is 12 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
415 pupils
420 places
5 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ashton-under-Lyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ashton-under-Lyne
Across Tameside council
Places available
3,050
Applications
2,451
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Tameside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
18.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
431
Total Pupils
236
Boys
195
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
27
Teachers
16.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,915
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,216
Per pupil
£2412k
Total funding
£126k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence
358
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Canon Burrows CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Canon Burrows CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Canon Burrows CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Canon Burrows CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Canon Burrows CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Tameside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Canon Burrows CofE Primary School?
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Canon Burrows CofE Primary School?
Classes at Canon Burrows CofE Primary School average 28.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Canon Burrows CofE Primary School?
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School has around 431 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Canon Burrows CofE Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Canon Burrows CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 8.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Canon Burrows CofE Primary School?
Apply through Tameside's coordinated admissions process, naming Canon Burrows CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Canon Burrows CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Kickstart Childcare (Canon Burrows) (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Canon Burrows CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 11 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Tameside is 12 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Canon Burrows CofE Primary School?
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School is at Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9ND.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)