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What is Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy located?

Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy is located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, DN3 2PP.

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Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

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In terms of academic performance, Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy has 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 114 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 19.8%, 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.6%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected66%Attendance95.4%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 114 pupils
SEN support: 8% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 66% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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Environment score: 48/100

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Air quality29/100

Transport access31/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

At Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

91% met the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths.

Attendance at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.6%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy is 19.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy

Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy has 114 pupils on roll.

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

8% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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