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Poplars Community Primary School

St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HN

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Pupils

277

Ages

3-11

FSM

51.3%

Capacity

598

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

83.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

87.0%

RWM Combined

79.0%

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About Poplars Community Primary School

Poplars Community Primary School is a primary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 79% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 277 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HN | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Poplars Community Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
Jun 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jun 2014 — Good (predecessor: Poplars Community Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Poplars Community Primary School

What is Poplars Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Poplars Community Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Poplars Community Primary School's latest exam results?

Poplars Community Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 79% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Poplars Community Primary School located?

Poplars Community Primary School is a primary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk (NR32 4HN).

How many pupils attend Poplars Community Primary School?

Poplars Community Primary School has around 277 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Poplars Community Primary School with other schools?

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