The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Kirsty Pollard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Elgin Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9DD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Canon Johnson CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Canon Johnson CofE Primary School?
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canon Johnson CofE Primary School take?
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Canon Johnson CofE Primary School?
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9DD, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Canon Johnson CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Canon Johnson 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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