Canon Johnson C of E Primary School

Admissions

Consultation on the proposed 2027-28 admission arrangements for Canon Johnson CE Primary School.

https://www.forwardasone.uk/Admissions-Consultation-2027-28.

In accordance with the School Admissions Code, Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust (the admission authority) is consulting on proposed changes to our admission arrangements for entry in September 2027. Consultation will run for a minimum of 6 weeks from Wednesday 17th December to Wednesday 28th January. This consultation period falls within the statutory window as per the Admissions Code: GOV.UK

We are consulting with parents of children aged 2–18, local schools and admission authorities, the local authority, the diocese and other interested parties in the locality as required under the Admissions Code.

What’s changed/summary of proposals:

• Allocation based on siblings has moved from priority 6 to priority 2. 
• Faith based criteria has moved from priority 2,3 and 4 to priority 3 only. 

• There is a new banding system for faith based criteria along with a new supplementary information form for applying under faith based criteria.

• Priority 4 is now Nursery attendance - this was not previously a priority.
• Allocation based on distance has moved from priority 7 to 6.
• A full copy of the proposed admission arrangements are linked below and available on request: Draft Admissions Policy 2027-28 
• The Supplementary Information Form is linked here: Supplementary Form

Free paper copies are available from the school office at: Canon Johnson C of E Primary School, Elgin Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9DD 

How to respond:
Please respond by Wednesday 28th January 2026 (consultation closes at 5pm on that date). Responses can be submitted by:

• Email: enquiries@fa1.uk (subject: Admissions Consultation)
• Online form: https://forms.office.com/e/HiRQVKCShi
• Post: The Clerk to the Board of Trustees, Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust, Newnham Street, Bolton, BL1 8QA  (FAO Admissions Consultation)

What happens next:
All responses will be considered by the Trust Board prior to determination of the admission arrangements by 28th February 2026. Once determined, the arrangements will be published on each academy’s website by 15th March and a copy sent to the local authority. Once the final arrangements are determined, anyone with concerns has the right to refer the matter to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator.

Please let us know if you have any questions about the consultation or need the documents in an alternative format.

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At Canon Johnson we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, caring and nurturing school. Below we have included all the information you will need to apply for a place in our school from the Nursery, through Reception and into other classes within the school. Please take time to read the information carefully and we look forward to you applying to be part of our school family.

Nursery Admissions

Admissions to Nursery are administered here at the school. 

Children can start Nursery the September after their 3rd birthday.

Tameside Nursery Admission Guidance (reviewed annually)

CJ Nursery Admissions Policy 2025-26 (reviewed annually)

Admissions Policy:

Canon Johnson Admissions Policy 2025-26 (reviewed annually)

Canon Johnson Admissions Policy 2026-27 (reviewed annually)

Reception Admissions

Applications can be made at https://www.tameside.gov.uk/schools/admissions

At Canon Johnson we offer a 30 place Reception class. Choosing a school for a Reception place is the most important decision as a parent you will make as it provides the foundations of their future learning. If you would like a place at our school, please contact the admissions department at Tameside Authority and read the important information below about applying and our admission policy.

General Admissions