The short version
75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 8–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 3
- Capacity
- 75%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mr Andrew Elliott
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Miners Lodge, Market Crescent, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarnwell Academy
Primary · 864m away
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Primary · 1.1km away
New Penshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
New Penshaw Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Newbottle Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Bournmoor Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Fatfield Academy
Primary · 2.9km away
Woodlea Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Poplars's Ofsted rating?
The Poplars was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Poplars?
The Poplars currently has 3 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Poplars take?
The Poplars caters for pupils aged 8 to 18.
Where is The Poplars?
The Poplars is in Houghton le Spring, DH4 7AP, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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