Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
About Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 51 first-preference applications for 52 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, meaning almost every family who wanted it got a spot. The school was oversubscribed overall, receiving 77 applications for those 52 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.48. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent-view survey for this school, the high first-preference rate and oversubscription are strong signals that families rate it highly. Headteacher Linda Collier leads a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. The school has a capacity of 444 and currently has 426 pupils on roll, so there is a little breathing room. Just 7.2 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average, suggesting a relatively affluent intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 May 2024Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: pop.hlt.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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