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Poplars Community Primary School
St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.2 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
277
Capacity
598
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
46%
Summary
With 79% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs in the top 15% nationally for these key areas. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating there are areas for development. Parents may also note a LocaleIQ score of 41.2, suggesting it outperforms 41% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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52.48817, 1.74621 · NR32 4HN
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN145541
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.poplarsprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Poplars Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Poplars Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Poplars Community Primary School a good school?
Poplars Community Primary School scores 41.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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