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Poplar Primary School
Poplar Road South, Merton Park, London, SW19 3JZ, Merton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.6 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
626
Capacity
708
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this primary school stands out in the Merton area. It boasts impressive KS2 results, with 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% of schools nationally. However, only 14% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 14 July 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (121 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
My child feels safe
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Progress is communicated
94%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British25.9%
White Other19.0%
Asian Pakistani12.5%
Asian Other9.7%
Mixed Other5.6%
Asian Indian4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Black African3.7%
Asian Chinese3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Other2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.40274, -0.19999 · SW19 3JZ
School details
Local authorityMerton
RegionLondon
URN102644
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.poplar.merton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Poplar Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Poplar Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 July 2015.
Is Poplar Primary School a good school?
Poplar Primary School scores 77.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Poplar Primary School?
Based on 121 Ofsted Parent View responses, Poplar Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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