Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy, Doncaster
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Doncaster, part of The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 34th-highest of the 96 schools in Doncaster with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.6 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- 1.6 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Doncaster (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 77% in Doncaster and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 91% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy as their first choice and 77 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 17 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy are Kirk Sandall Infant School (0.2 miles, Good); Kirk Sandall Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 82% maths); Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 66% reading, 69% maths); and Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy (1 mile, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths).
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Kirk Sandall Infant SchoolKirk Sandall Junior SchoolEdenthorpe Hall Primary AcademyArmthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
The trust
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy is one of 20 schools run by The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 21 pupils (8.8%) received SEN support and 4 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kirk Sandall Rail Station, about 840 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Balk/St. Oswalds Drive (adjacent), 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy issued 7 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy are Hungerhill School (0.4 miles), Armthorpe Academy (1.2 miles) and Outwood Academy Danum (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from April 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2016 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
7.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 78% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy.
- Premier Education WAC @ Canon Popham C of E Primary AcademyAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy is in Doncaster; for families living there:
Apply to Doncaster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Doncaster
Across Doncaster council
Places available
4,235
Applications
3,089
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Doncaster council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.6 first choices per place
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
10.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
239
Total Pupils
124
Boys
115
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
23.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,808
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,117
Per pupil
£1153k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
7.6%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Doncaster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?
Classes at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy has around 239 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?
5% of sessions were missed at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy in 2024/25. 7.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?
Apply through Doncaster's coordinated admissions process, naming Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Education WAC @ Canon Popham C of E Primary Academy (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy is at Church Balk, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2PP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)