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Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN3 2PP

Ages 3–11 · 239 pupils · Doncaster

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

66%

Overall absence

4.6%

Admissions demand

1.57 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-11-17

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)66%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.8%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
185

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.57 · Competitive

1st preferences

47

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
74
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill110%

239 pupils · 218 places

Pupils on roll
239
Boys / girls
124 / 115
School capacity
218
Capacity fill
239 / 218 (110%)
Free school meals
9%
FSM pupils
19
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Sheffield
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sharon Patton

Location

Address
Church Balk, Edenthorpe
Postcode
DN3 2PP
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Doncaster Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 239 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 9%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Sheffield.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Primary schools in Doncaster
108
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN3
14
Primary in DN3
10
Open schools in Doncaster LA
145
Primary in Doncaster LA
98

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM12.7%
    • Demand0.98

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    Ofsted: Strong standard

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    • KS266%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM21.0%

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  • Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    • KS248%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM26.9%
    • Demand0.82

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    • Absence3.7%
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  • Barnby Dun Primary Academy

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    • Absence3.4%
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  • Kingfisher Primary Academy

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM34.2%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Southfield Primary

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    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM11.5%
    • Demand0.95

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sharon Patton
Telephone
01302884465
Website
www.canon-popham.vox-cms.com/

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