Poplar Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Poplar Road South Merton Park London SW19 3JZ |
| Phone | 02085426989 |
| Reference Number | 102644 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 634 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.74%
Girls: 51.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 43 | 82 |
| 2 | 42 | 41 | 83 |
| 3 | 42 | 41 | 83 |
| 4 | 38 | 52 | 90 |
| 5 | 48 | 38 | 86 |
| 6 | 38 | 39 | 77 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 24.9% |
| White, Other | 21.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.5% |
| Asian, Other | 10.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| African | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-12-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-12 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-05-08 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-07-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-03-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-11-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-04-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 4.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Merton Park Primary School
Church Lane, Merton Park, London, SW19 3HQ |
0.44 miles |
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Park Academy
200 Dorset Road, London, SW19 3EF |
0.49 miles |
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The London Acorn School
Morden Cottage, Morden Hall Park, Morden Hall Road, London, SM4 5JD |
0.53 miles |
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Abbotsbury Primary School
Abbotsbury Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5JS |
0.55 miles |
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Hillcross Primary School
Ashridge Way, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4EE |
0.56 miles |
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Joseph Hood Primary School
Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9NS |
0.67 miles |
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Morden Primary School
London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5PX |
0.71 miles |
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Merton Abbey Primary School
High Path, Merton, London, SW19 2JY |
0.84 miles |
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Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3QB |
0.89 miles |
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Haslemere Primary School
Brooklands Court, Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3PQ |
0.91 miles |
|
Pelham Primary School
Southey Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NU |
0.96 miles |
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Dundonald Primary School
Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QH |
1.02 miles |
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Benedict Academy
Church Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3BE |
1.02 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Russell Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QL |
1.03 miles |
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Hatfeild Primary School
Lower Morden Lane, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4SJ |
1.08 miles |
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Malmesbury Primary School
Malmesbury Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6HG |
1.19 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Montacute Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6RL |
1.2 miles |
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St John Fisher RC Primary School
Grand Drive, London, SW20 9NA |
1.27 miles |
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Abbey Primary School
Glastonbury Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6NY |
1.3 miles |
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Aragon Primary School
Aragon Primary School, Aragon Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4QU |
1.31 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Perseid School
Bordesley Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5LT |
0.47 miles |
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Rutlish School
Watery Lane, Merton Park, London, SW20 9AD |
0.51 miles |
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Liberty Woodland School
Morden Lodge, Morden Hall Road, Morden, London, SM4 5JD |
0.59 miles |
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Wimbledon School of Art
Merton Hall Road, London, SW19 3QA |
0.91 miles |
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Harris Academy Wimbledon
59 High Path, London, SW19 2JY |
0.93 miles |
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Harris Academy Morden
Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DU |
1.16 miles |
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Melrose School
Church Road/ Whatley Avenue, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Surrey, CR4 3BE |
1.17 miles |
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Hall School Wimbledon
17 the Downs, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HF |
1.25 miles |
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Crescent Road, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HA |
1.3 miles |
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Cricket Green School
Lower Green West, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3AF |
1.33 miles |
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Wimbledon High School GDST
|
1.44 miles |
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Norwegian School in London
28 Arterberry Rd, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8AH |
1.46 miles |
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Wimbledon College
Edge Hill, London, SW19 4NS |
1.47 miles |
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Glenthorne High School
Sutton Common Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS |
1.5 miles |
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Jus'T'Learn
9-11 Commonside East, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2QA |
1.65 miles |
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Raynes Park High School
Bushey Road, London, SW20 0JL |
1.69 miles |
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King's College School
Southside, London, SW19 4TT |
1.72 miles |
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Blossom House School
Blossom House School, Station Road, Motspur Park, Surrey, KT3 6JJ |
1.77 miles |
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Ricards Lodge High School
Lake Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7HB |
1.81 miles |
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Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW |
1.84 miles |