The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Patton (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Church Balk, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKirk Sandall Infant School
Primary · 361m away
Hungerhill School
Secondary · 600m away
Bader Academy
Free school · 695m away
Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 713m away
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Armthorpe Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Barnby Dun Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Outwood Academy Danum
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy take?
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy is in Doncaster, DN3 2PP, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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