The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 24.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Trust
- PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ellie Dawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Poppleton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 4UP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarr Junior School
Primary · 790m away
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 864m away
Carr Infant School
Primary · 911m away
Acomb Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lidgett Grove School
Special school · 1.1km away
Northfield School
Special school · 1.3km away
Hob Moor Oaks School
Special school · 1.4km away
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Poppleton Road Primary School?
Poppleton Road Primary School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poppleton Road Primary School take?
Poppleton Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Poppleton Road Primary School?
Poppleton Road Primary School is in York, YO26 4UP, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poppleton Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Poppleton Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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