Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9ND · Tameside · primary school
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20th of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 2,689 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, below the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 431 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the higher standard attainment is below the national median, what specific support is provided to help pupils progress to that level? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, demonstrating high attendance rates and feeling safe and supported by staff. The report highlights that pupils are kind, welcoming, and take pride in their responsibilities, including contributing to the school’s environmental initiatives. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with exceptional behaviour and personal development, though some curriculum areas require refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exceptional" behaviour and attitudes, with no disruption to lessons and a strong sense of safety from bullying.
- The curriculum is designed to build on prior knowledge, allowing pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to "achieve well" across most subjects.
- Staff use "imaginative strategies" to promote a love of reading, resulting in pupils becoming "increasingly confident and fluent readers."
- Personal development provision is "exceptional," fostering a strong understanding of equalities, fundamental British values, and respect for diverse opinions and beliefs.
- Leaders support staff well-being and workload, while governors effectively hold leaders to account for pupil achievement.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects and the early years, key learning is not made clear enough, meaning pupils do not recall subject-specific knowledge as well as they should.
- Checks on pupils’ retention of key knowledge in certain subjects are not refined enough, failing to identify gaps in learning accurately.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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