The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 435
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Miss Suzanne Fildes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWaterloo Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Limes School
Independent · 633m away
Oasis Academy Broadoak
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Samuel Laycock School
Academy · 1.5km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Great Academy Ashton
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Canon Burrows CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Canon Burrows CofE Primary School?
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School currently has 435 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canon Burrows CofE Primary School take?
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Canon Burrows CofE Primary School?
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9ND, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Canon Burrows CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Canon Burrows CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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