Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Church Balk, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 39th of 95 primary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 April 2016, report published 9 May 2016

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

32 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

239 pupils on roll, with places for 218

Eligible for free school meals7.9%

7.9%, 18.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.5%

10.5%, 11.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.8%

8.8%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Kirk Sandall Junior School	0.2 miles	Report card: Strong standard	73% met the expected standard
Kirk Sandall Infant School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Patton
Phone: 01302884465
Website: canon-popham.vox-cms.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Church Balk, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2PP
Local authority: Doncaster
URN: 145771

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.