The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Hodson
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Helmsley Road, Grantham, NG31 8XF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Primary · 725m away
Ambergate Sports College
Special school · 1.4km away
Cliffedale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
The King's School, Grantham
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Barrowby Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Poplar Farm School's Ofsted rating?
Poplar Farm School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Poplar Farm School?
Poplar Farm School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poplar Farm School take?
Poplar Farm School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Poplar Farm School?
Poplar Farm School is in Grantham, NG31 8XF, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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