Poplar Street Primary School
URN: 145706 • Manchester M34 5EF
Overview
- Name
- Poplar Street Primary School
- URN
- 145706
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Fletcher (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01613364134
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ravenwood Drive, Manchester M34 5EF
Summary
Poplar Street Primary School, located in Manchester, is an academy converter that has been serving the local community since 1914. With a current enrolment of 449 pupils, the school operates with a capacity of 443, reflecting its commitment to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for all students. The school prides itself on its ethos of "Working Together – Aiming High," which underscores its dedication to fostering a collaborative and ambitious learning atmosphere.
The curriculum at Poplar Street is designed to inspire and engage students, ensuring that each child has access to enriching experiences that promote both academic and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on partnerships with parents and the wider community, recognising that collaboration is key to providing the best possible educational outcomes for its pupils.
With 40.80% of students eligible for free school meals, Poplar Street is committed to inclusivity and support for all families. The leadership, under Headteacher Mrs H. Fletcher, encourages open communication and invites parents to visit the school to learn more about its offerings and community involvement.
The curriculum at Poplar Street is designed to inspire and engage students, ensuring that each child has access to enriching experiences that promote both academic and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on partnerships with parents and the wider community, recognising that collaboration is key to providing the best possible educational outcomes for its pupils.
With 40.80% of students eligible for free school meals, Poplar Street is committed to inclusivity and support for all families. The leadership, under Headteacher Mrs H. Fletcher, encourages open communication and invites parents to visit the school to learn more about its offerings and community involvement.
Useful links
- SEND Provision (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Local Governing Board (other)
- Our Staff (other)
- Our Vision (other)
- Our Trust (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (80.9)
- Garrett Hall Primary School (79.7)
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Brookburn Community School (76.9)
Key details
- LA
- Tameside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 443
- Pupils
- 449
- Boys
- 215
- Girls
- 234
- FSM %
- 40.80
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 449 | 215 | 234 | 443 | 40.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 456 | 218 | 238 | 443 | 37.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 453 | 233 | 220 | 443 | 33.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 453 | 233 | 220 | 443 | 33.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 454 | 232 | 222 | 443 | 33.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 461 | 242 | 219 | 443 | 25.40 |
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