Poplar Farm School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Helmsley Road Grantham NG31 8XF |
| Phone | 01476850680 |
| Reference Number | 145902 |
Poplar Farm School has received a 'Good' rating in its inaugural Ofsted inspection. The school is noted for its welcoming and inclusive environment, where pupils demonstrate curiosity and resilience in their learning. Pupils feel safe and valued, and the school is praised for its high expectations of behavior and academic achievement. There is strong leadership and management support that fosters a positive atmosphere, and a commitment to personal development and well-being is evident through various initiatives, including play therapy and mental health priorities. However, the inspection report indicates areas for improvement, particularly in a few subjects where the curriculum lacks precise breakdowns of knowledge, which can hinder pupils' retention of what they have learned. Additionally, the assessment practices in the wider curriculum are still under development, which may affect leaders' understanding of pupils' knowledge acquisition over time. Overall, the school has a solid foundation but needs to refine its curriculum and assessment processes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 414 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.03%
Girls: 50.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 2 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 5 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 6 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.8% |
| White, Other | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive environment
- Positive role models among staff
- High expectations for behavior and learning
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Effective leadership and management
- Well-sequenced phonics curriculum
- Pupils enjoy a broad and ambitious curriculum
- Emphasis on pupils' mental health and well-being
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, content is not detailed enough for effective knowledge retention
- Wider curriculum assessments are not fully developed
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Gonerby Road, Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8HQ |
0.45 miles |
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The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
High Street, Great Gonerby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8LB |
0.82 miles |
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The Isaac Newton Primary School
Dysart Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7DG |
0.94 miles |
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Cliffedale Primary School
Northcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8DP |
0.95 miles |
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St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Castlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6SR |
1.12 miles |
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Barrowby Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Barrowby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1BX |
1.2 miles |
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West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ |
1.21 miles |
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Wyndham Park Nursery School
Hill Avenue, Grantham, NG31 9BB |
1.26 miles |
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Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
Huntingtower Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7AU |
1.3 miles |
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The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AZ |
1.35 miles |
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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sandon Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX |
1.54 miles |
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Belton Lane Community Primary School
Green Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9PP |
1.68 miles |
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The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
New Beacon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LJ |
1.69 miles |
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St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham
Harrowby Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9ED |
1.73 miles |
|
Grantham Preparatory International School
Gorse Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7UF |
2.13 miles |
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Belmont Community Primary School
Harrowby Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LR |
2.29 miles |
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The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
Swinehill, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1HT |
2.88 miles |
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Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School
Marston Lane, Allington, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2DY |
3.21 miles |
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Denton CofE School
Church Street, Denton, Denton and Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1LG |
3.32 miles |
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Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School
Church Street, Barkston, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2NB |
3.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Priory Ruskin Academy
Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8ED |
0.95 miles |
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West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
The Avenue, Grantham, NG31 7PX |
0.97 miles |
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The King's School, Grantham
Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP |
1.06 miles |
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Grantham College
Stonebridge Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AP |
1.4 miles |
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Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AU |
1.42 miles |
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Newton Bridge Academy
Sandon Close, Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX |
1.51 miles |
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Walton Academy
Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR |
1.68 miles |
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Greenfields Academy
Great North Road, Grantham, NG31 7UX |
2.15 miles |
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Esland Grantham School
Newton Chambers, Isaac Newton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9RT |
2.63 miles |