Is Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 30th of 98 primary schools in Doncaster. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

Church Balk, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2PP

Local ranking30th of 98 primary schools in Doncaster

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

242

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 237
Boys: 124 (52%)
Girls: 115 (48%)
Capacity: 242 (99% full)
SEND: 8.4%
FSM Eligible: 12.0%
EAL: 9.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 6.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,119/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.3%
White Other: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Black African: 1.8%
Other: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Asian Chinese: 0.9%

89.3%

White British

1.8%

White Other

1.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01302884465

enquiries@cpa.dsat.education

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Church Balk

Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 145771
UKPRN: 10067995
Establishment No.: 3313
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST

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