Poplar Primary School
Poplar Road South, Merton Park, London, SW19 3JZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Poplar Primary School is a primary school in Merton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 21st of 42 primary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 July 2015, report published 8 September 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
The school is driven by its mission statement for pupils to be 'ready, respectful and safe'. Pupils take part in a wide range of enrichment activities to gain valuable life experiences. They take part in trips, clubs and workshops and hold various leadership responsibilities. This is in addition to listening to visitors and authors and taking part in competitions and charity drives. These activities contribute to pupils feeling happy and confident at this school. Pupils are safe and attend school very well. Conduct around the school is calm and orderly. Pupils are polite and courteous. They are motivated to learn in class. Children in the early years develop good social skills and learn to play together cooperatively. The school provides a broad and enriched education. This begins in the early years, where secure foundations are built. Pupils make strong progress through the curriculum and often achieve very well. This is because the school has high academic ambitions for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), where needs are identified accurately and with precision. Pupils want to learn and enjoy their learning. The school works well with families. It has built a strong community ethos. Parents and carers speak of the nurturing environment and warm pastoral care provided to their children.
What the school should improve
- The school does not consistently check pupils' understanding across subjects. Some pupils may not fully understand new concepts that prepare them for the more complex ideas that come later in the curriculum. The school should ensure that teachers routinely check that pupils' understanding is secure before moving them on to learning more challenging content.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
83 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
598 pupils on roll, with places for 708
Schools near Poplar Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Park Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 94% met the expected standard |
| Abbotsbury Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Hillcross Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Joseph Hood Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elaine Spick
- Phone
- 02085426989
- Address
- Poplar Road South, Merton Park, London, SW19 3JZ
- Local authority
- Merton
- URN
- 102644
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.