Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
104%
Capacity
435
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 435 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Canon Burrows CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Fildes, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7031st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 57 in Tameside.
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 53 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Canon Burrows CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Eco Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Canon Burrows CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL7 9ND |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Fildes |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 435 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.2% |
| School Capacity | 435 / 420 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7031st of 13,686
Nationally
1013th of 2,065
In North West
31st of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
92
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside, OL7 9ND
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