Poplars Community Primary School Catchment Area
Poplars Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 277 pupils, and a capacity of 598 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
277
Pupils
598
Capacity
46%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Poplars Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Poplars Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Poplars Community Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HN
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 51.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145541
Other Primary Schools in Lowestoft
If Poplars Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lowestoft are the next closest alternatives.
Oulton Broad Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR32 3JX
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NR32 5HW
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NR32 5AX
Westwood Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR33 9RR
Red Oak Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR33 0RZ
Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NR33 8RQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Poplars Community Primary School
Is Poplars Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Poplars Community Primary School has a capacity of 598 places and currently has 277 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.
What is the admissions policy for Poplars Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Poplars Community Primary School is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Poplars Community Primary School cover? ▾
Poplars Community Primary School is a primary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Poplars Community Primary School? ▾
Poplars Community Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.