Poplars Community Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

Requires ImprovementPrimaryAges 3–11277 pupils

St Margaret's Road, NR32 4HNWebsite01502565757

Requires Improvement277 pupilsAges 3–11

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Requires Improvement2y ago

Inspected Nov 2023

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils277

Requires Improvement2y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils277

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

277 / 598 (46%)

Avg Class Size

~35*

Head Teacher

Mrs Gemma Hurren

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionRequires Improvement

Inspected Nov 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 30%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

3.4%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.4%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence4.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate6.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support23.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.0%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication19 pupils (25%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty16 pupils (21%)

Specific Learning Difficulty16 pupils (21%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health12 pupils (16%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder11 pupils (15%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)14

Teaching assistants (FTE)13

Support staff (FTE)18

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils277

Free school meals49.1%

English as additional language5.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British88.4%

White Other6.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.8%

Mixed Other1.4%

Unclassified1.1%

Asian Other0.7%

Mixed White & African0.4%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£8,856

total expenditure per pupil

+£1,456 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,279

Support staff£1,528

Premises£0

Energy£0

Learning resources£466

Income per pupil£8,105

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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