Business Details
Church of England Primary School in Ashton-under-lyne
Canon Johnson C of E Primary School, part of the Forward As One Trust, has served the Ashton-under-lyne community since its founding. Rooted in Christian values of love, respect, and trust, we provide a curriculum designed to nurture every child's potential through experiential learning and cultural enrichment. Our dedicated staff combines pedagogical expertise with a commitment to holistic development, ensuring pupils gain foundational knowledge in Early Years, build core competencies in Key Stage 1, and develop advanced skills in Key Stage 2.As an associate of Christ Church community within the Manchester Diocese, we maintain strong partnerships with parents and local organisations to create a supportive educational ecosystem. Our school consistently achieves recognition for its inclusive environment and academic excellence, as evidenced by recent Ofsted and SIAMS reports.
Services
Early Years Education
Key Stage 1 Curriculum
Key Stage 2 Curriculum
Special Educational Needs
Parental Engagement Programmes
Highlights and features
- We follow a three-phase curriculum aligned with developmental milestones
- Our Christian values framework guides character development alongside academics
- Strong home-school partnerships enhance pupil progress tracking
- Part of a multi-academy trust providing specialist educational resources
- Regular Ofsted and SIAMS inspections ensure educational standards
Associations and certifications
- Forward As One Trust
What people say
Welcoming environment
Dedicated teachers
Strong Christian ethos
Good communication
Caring community
Services
Early Years Education
Our Early Years programme creates experiential learning foundations through structured play and exploration. Children develop core skills in literacy, numeracy, and social interaction while building confidence in a nurturing environment. The curriculum prepares pupils for formal education through sensory activities and collaborative learning experiences.
Key Stage 1 Curriculum
Key Stage 1 builds upon Early Years foundations with focused development in English, mathematics, and science. Pupils access specialist teaching resources while maintaining a broad curriculum including religious education and creative arts to support holistic development.
Special Educational Needs
Our SENCO team provides tailored learning programmes for pupils with additional needs. We implement individualised education plans while maintaining full curriculum access, working closely with parents and external specialists to ensure every child achieves their potential.
Parental Engagement
We maintain regular communication through parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, and home learning activities. The PTA organises events to strengthen school-family connections and provides volunteering opportunities for parents within the learning environment.
Christian Values Education
Christian values underpin our curriculum and daily practices through weekly worship, scripture study, and values-based learning. Children explore religious education within the Church of England tradition while developing understanding of diverse beliefs and British values.
People
Miss Kirsty Pollard
Headteacher
Miss Pollard leads with a vision for excellence in primary education, combining pedagogical innovation with Christian values. She oversees curriculum development and staff training while maintaining close community engagement.
Miss L Buckle
SENCO/Safeguarding Lead
Miss Buckle coordinates special educational needs provision and ensures child protection compliance. She works closely with parents and external agencies to support vulnerable pupils and implement safeguarding procedures.
Questions
What are the school's admission criteria?
As a Church of England school, we prioritise children from Christian families while maintaining inclusive admissions. Detailed criteria are available in our admissions policy document.
How do you support pupil transitions?
We implement structured transition programmes between key stages with joint planning between teaching teams and parent workshops to ensure continuity.
What specialist facilities do you offer?
Our facilities include dedicated science areas, creative arts spaces, and outdoor learning environments. The school also has access to multi-academy trust resources.
How are parents involved in school life?
Parents participate through the PTA, classroom volunteering, and regular consultation events. We also offer workshops on supporting home learning.
What after-school provision is available?
We provide breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school activities through our extended learning programme until 5:30pm on school days.
