The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 446
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 26.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mrs Jo Speak (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Poplars Park Road, Off Kings Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMidland Road Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School
Independent · 1.4km away
Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Valley Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School
Independent · 1.7km away
Green Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Abbey Green Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Carlton Bolling
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Poplars Farm Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Poplars Farm Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Poplars Farm Primary School?
Poplars Farm Primary School currently has 446 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poplars Farm Primary School take?
Poplars Farm Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Poplars Farm Primary School?
Poplars Farm Primary School is in Bradford, BD2 1LQ, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poplars Farm Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Poplars Farm Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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