Poplar House School
URN: 148838 • FY8 1UR
Overview
- Name
- Poplar House School
- URN
- 148838
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Acting Headteacher (Interim) Lee Cambray (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01253372221
- Website
- Visit Poplar House School website
- Address
-
24-26 Lytham St Annes Road East, FY8 1UR
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Summary
Poplar House School is an independent special school located in Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, catering to a maximum of 24 pupils aged 11 to 18. The school provides a therapeutic educational environment designed to support students who may have experienced challenges in mainstream or larger specialist settings. With a focus on inclusivity and respect, Poplar House aims to nurture emotional resilience and self-belief in each pupil, recognising their unique qualities and potential.
The school adopts a holistic approach to education, emphasising the importance of building trusting relationships with both pupils and their families. This partnership is key to addressing the emotional, social, and academic needs of students, many of whom may have autism, ADHD, or experience anxiety and low self-esteem. The dedicated staff are equipped to help pupils re-engage with learning and develop essential skills for future success.
Poplar House School operates Monday to Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM and on Fridays from 9 AM to 2 PM. The school community is committed to providing a supportive and enriching experience, ensuring that every pupil can thrive and achieve their personal goals.
The school adopts a holistic approach to education, emphasising the importance of building trusting relationships with both pupils and their families. This partnership is key to addressing the emotional, social, and academic needs of students, many of whom may have autism, ADHD, or experience anxiety and low self-esteem. The dedicated staff are equipped to help pupils re-engage with learning and develop essential skills for future success.
Poplar House School operates Monday to Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM and on Fridays from 9 AM to 2 PM. The school community is committed to providing a supportive and enriching experience, ensuring that every pupil can thrive and achieve their personal goals.
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- Home (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Community Links (other)
- Curriculum pathways (other)
- Curriculum policy (other)
- Integrated Therapeutic Approaches (other)
- Our Enhance Curriculum (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Morecambe Road School (71.2)
- Tor View Specialist Learning Community (70.2)
- Chorley Astley Park School (69.2)
- McKee College House (69.1)
- Holly Grove School (68.0)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 18
- Pupils
- 18
- Boys
- 15
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2022-04-21
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 18 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 18 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 18 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 18 |
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