Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy vs Sharlston Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
Sharlston Community School
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sharlston Community School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #670 of 1,636 | #706 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7150 of 15,697 | #7433 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 239 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 109.6% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Doncaster | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.canon-popham.vox-cms.com/ | www.sharlstonschool.org |
The verdict
- •Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 52.6).
- •Sharlston Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 63%).
- •Sharlston Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy better than Sharlston Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (53.7 vs 52.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy and Sharlston Community School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy: 239. Sharlston Community School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy and Sharlston Community School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy is 670th of 1,636 and Sharlston Community School is 706th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).