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Poplar Primary School

Merton, SW19 3JZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
73 1st-choice / 82 places
Ranking
#4,593
of 13,686 nationally

About Poplar Primary School

If you're a parent weighing up Poplar Primary School, the most telling signal is that 97% of the 121 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey would recommend it. That's a near-unanimous vote of confidence, and it's backed up by the detail: 99% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 98% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular in practical terms too — for the 2025/26 intake, it received 171 applications for 82 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.09. Of those, 73 families put it as their first preference, and all 73 were offered a place. So while it's oversubscribed, first-preference applicants have a strong chance. The headteacher is Elaine Spick, and the school is a mixed, state primary for ages 3 to 11 in Merton, with no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPoplar Road South, London, Merton, SW19 3JZ
HeadteacherElaine Spick
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils626
Free School Meals (FSM)21.0%
School Capacity626 / 708 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 121 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingCross CountryFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poplar Primary School

Poplar Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.