About the School
Who is Canon Popham?
Amongst other things, Canon Popham was the rector for the parish of Kirk Sandall and carried out numerous activities and writings on behalf of the young people in his parish. He became a well known figure for the books he wrote on education and because he held the education of children so highly, he worked hard for the children of the parish and education country wide. Canon Popham Church of England Primary and Nursery School is named after him and it is an honour to be part of a school whose roots are steeped in high standards of education and a strong christian ethos.
Our Vision
Our vision for the school is :-
To develop a positive spirit of Christian citizenship which will enable our pupils to understand and respond to the academic demands and social needs of the local and world wide community.
- Learning to Know
- Learning to do
- Learning to live together
- Learning to be
Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools
The inspection carried out in March 2009 said:
"The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Canon Popham Primary School are good"
"Canon Popham Primary School is a good and truly inclusive church school that reflects its Christian foundation extremely well. The school shows careful consideration of the needs of every child and strives to ensure that children are happy, secure and nurtured as unique individuals. The headteacher provides strong and purposeful leadership for staff and is well-supported by the school community and governing body."
