Admissions
Admissions Arrangements for September 2027 Entry (2027-28)
Our admission arrangements for September 2027 entry were determined by the Trust Board on 11 February 2026. There are no substantive changes from 2026 entry. The only updates made are technical amendments to maintain compliance with the School Admissions Code 2021.
There are no changes to our oversubscription criteria, PAN, or catchment area. The Trust admissions webpage contains a short statement to provide context to this determination: https://www.forwardasone.uk/Admissions/
Any objections to determined admission arrangements can be referred to the schools adjudicator by 15th May 2026.
Download our full determined admission arrangements for 2027-28 here: Admissions Policy 2027 28
Nursery and Reception Admissions
Admissions to Nursery are administered here at the school.
Children can start Nursery the September after their 3rd birthday.
Tameside Nursery Admissions Policy 2025-2026 (reviewed annually)
Canon Johnson Nursery Admissions Policy 2025-2026 (reviewed annually)
Canon Johnson Reception Admissions Policy 2026-2027 (reviewed policy)
Admissions Policy:
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
Places in other year groups: To apply for a place at our school in the year groups 1 to 6, you must contact the admissions department at Tameside MBC. To help you, we have put the link to the admissions section of the authority’s website. If you have any problems accessing the link, please do not hesitate to ring the school office on 0161 330 3169.