Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
106%
Capacity
222
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Canon Johnson 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 222 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Canon Johnson CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirsty Pollard, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6966th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 57 in Tameside.
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 29 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Canon Johnson CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Choir, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Canon Johnson 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 | Elgin Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL7 9DD |
| Headteacher | Kirsty Pollard |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.6% |
| School Capacity | 222 / 210 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6966th of 13,686
Nationally
1007th of 2,065
In North West
30th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
63%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Elgin Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside, OL7 9DD
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