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Canon Burrows CofE Primary School

Tameside, OL7 9NDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
#7,031
of 13,686 nationally

About Canon Burrows CofE Primary School

Canon Burrows CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 92 applications for just 53 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 1.74. Of those applications, 48 were first-preference choices, and all 48 were offered a place. This level of demand suggests parents in Tameside see it as a strong option. The school is a Church of England primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It currently has 435 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 420. The headteacher is Suzanne Fildes. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes. That’s a notable achievement and likely contributes to its appeal.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressOldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL7 9ND
HeadteacherSuzanne Fildes
Local AuthorityTameside
Number of Pupils435
Free School Meals (FSM)26.2%
School Capacity435 / 420 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsCricketCross CountryDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningEco ClubBook ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Canon Burrows CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.