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Poplars Community Primary School
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Poplars Community Primary School
- Primary
- Lowestoft NR32 4HN
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Based on the inspection date: 21 November 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has rightly been prioritised across the whole school
Success of the Curriculum: The new leadership team is working at pace to bring about changes needed for success
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects have recently revised curriculums which students haven't fully learned yet
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and meet high expectations set by the school
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils are not able to read fluently due to past weaknesses
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils receive intensive daily reading support which is having an impact
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear systems to identify and support pupils with SEND are in place
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn how to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy and stay safe online
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered 39 responses to Ofsted’s online questionnaire for parents
Parental Involvement: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give your opinion on your child’s school
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a range of extra-curricular activities including rock climbing and trust-wide competitions
Outdoor Facilities: The learning environment in early years is well-resourced and effective activities are planned
Teacher Engagement: Staff use a consistent approach to managing behaviour across the school
Impact on Student Progress: Due to past curriculum weaknesses, some pupils leave the school lacking the reading ability they need for future learning
Teaching Staff Challenges: A significant number of new teachers have taken up post since the previous inspection
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Newly revised curriculums not consistently strong across different subjects
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About Us
Poplars Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 312 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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"Our shared vision at Poplars is to provide a community and curriculum that allows every child to reach their full potential, to believe in themselves, and to think that anything is possible.
Our institution is unique.
We take great delight in being a family.
At Poplars, education is the most important thing.
In addition to our highly open approach of wishing to visit and speak with parents as much as possible, this website strives to give you a flavour of the school while also regularly updating information for both parents and students.
If you have any questions, feel free to post a note in the Guestbook or get in touch with the school directly.
Please click on this link to be directed to ParentView if you wish to provide feedback to OFSTED on any element of our work at Poplars. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. England at school if you have any safeguarding concerns about a child or family attending our school.
Please be aware that we will gladly offer a hard copy of the information on this website, free of charge, upon request from any parent of a student attending our school.
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Our institution is unique.
We take great delight in being a family.
At Poplars, education is the most important thing.
In addition to our highly open approach of wishing to visit and speak with parents as much as possible, this website strives to give you a flavour of the school while also regularly updating information for both parents and students.
If you have any questions, feel free to post a note in the Guestbook or get in touch with the school directly.
Please click on this link to be directed to ParentView if you wish to provide feedback to OFSTED on any element of our work at Poplars. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. England at school if you have any safeguarding concerns about a child or family attending our school.
Please be aware that we will gladly offer a hard copy of the information on this website, free of charge, upon request from any parent of a student attending our school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B
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B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 27.9 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 102 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 101 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 30% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.08% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Poplars Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1