The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 449
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Fletcher (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ravenwood Drive, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAudenshaw School
Secondary · 381m away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 738m away
Hawthorns Community School
Special school · 776m away
Guide Bridge Independent School
Independent · 780m away
Audenshaw Primary School
Primary · 845m away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 915m away
Egerton Park Arts College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Russell Scott Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Poplar Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Poplar Street Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Poplar Street Primary School?
Poplar Street Primary School currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poplar Street Primary School take?
Poplar Street Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Poplar Street Primary School?
Poplar Street Primary School is in Manchester, M34 5EF, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poplar Street Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Poplar Street Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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