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Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Goodgraded 24/05/2023Ages 3–11222 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ashton-under-Lyne, within the Tameside local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 222 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/05/2023, Canon Johnson CofE Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne can view Canon Johnson CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 24/05/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)63%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)17%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score108
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake51.1%
Free school meals51.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language20.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.8%
Attendance93.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence14.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ashton-under-Lyne
All schools in Ashton-under-Lyne →Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miThe Limes School0.3 miWaterloo Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miSafe Start School0.6 miCanon Burrows CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miSt James' Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
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