Poplars Community Primary School
URN: 145541 • Lowestoft NR32 4HN
Overview
- Name
- Poplars Community Primary School
- URN
- 145541
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Hurren (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01502565757
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft NR32 4HN
Summary
Poplars Community Primary School, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 277 pupils, with a capacity of 598. As part of the Evolution Academy Trust, the school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school promotes teamwork, ambition, and responsibility, encouraging pupils to take ownership of their learning and contribute positively to their community.
The curriculum at Poplars is designed to be rich and varied, incorporating a wide range of clubs, trips, and real-world experiences that enhance classroom learning. This approach helps students explore new interests and develop essential skills beyond traditional academic subjects. The school celebrates individual progress and achievements, fostering a sense of pride and motivation among pupils.
Poplars Community Primary School values strong partnerships with families, believing that collaboration is key to ensuring every child's success. The inclusive atmosphere at the school supports each child's unique potential, making it a welcoming place for all students.
The curriculum at Poplars is designed to be rich and varied, incorporating a wide range of clubs, trips, and real-world experiences that enhance classroom learning. This approach helps students explore new interests and develop essential skills beyond traditional academic subjects. The school celebrates individual progress and achievements, fostering a sense of pride and motivation among pupils.
Poplars Community Primary School values strong partnerships with families, believing that collaboration is key to ensuring every child's success. The inclusive atmosphere at the school supports each child's unique potential, making it a welcoming place for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Woods Loke Primary School (75.0)
- Oulton Broad Primary School (73.1)
- Woods Loke Community Primary School (66.5)
- Carlton Colville Primary School (66.2)
- Somerleyton Primary School (62.4)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 598
- Pupils
- 277
- Boys
- 146
- Girls
- 131
- FSM %
- 51.30
- Open date
- 2018-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 277 | 146 | 131 | 598 | 51.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 312 | 161 | 151 | 598 | 55.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 395 | 205 | 190 | 598 | 56.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 395 | 205 | 190 | 598 | 56.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 416 | 210 | 206 | 598 | 56.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 449 | 220 | 229 | 598 | 48.60 |
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