Poplars Community Primary School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HN
Headteacher · Mr Ashley Cunningham
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Key facts
Pupils260Capacity 598
OfstedRequires improvementInspected 21 November 2023
TrustEvolution Academy Trust
Free school meals47.3%
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Graded inspection on 21 November 2023.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Suffolk council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in SuffolkNearby schools for the same ages
- Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy0.1 mi
- St Margaret's Primary Academy0.2 mi
- Horizon School0.3 mi
- Roman Hill Primary School0.6 mi
- Gunton Primary Academy0.9 mi