Poplars Community Primary School

About Poplars Community Primary School

Poplars Community Primary School is an academy converter in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 277 pupils on roll. It is part of EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 47.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

277 / 598 (46%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN

Phone

01502565757

Headteacher

Ashley Cunningham

Website

www.poplarsprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Poplars Community Primary School?

Poplars Community Primary School is an academy converter in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Poplars Community Primary School have?

Poplars Community Primary School has 277 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Poplars Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Poplars Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023).

How does Poplars Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

79% of pupils at Poplars Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Poplars Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Poplars Community Primary School is part of EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Poplars Community Primary School?

Poplars Community Primary School is located at St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN.