Poplars Farm Primary School
Poplars Park Road, Off Kings Road, Bradford, BD2 1LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Poplars Farm Primary School is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 73rd of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2013, report published 2 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to Poplars Farm Primary School. They feel safe. They know staff will support them. Most pupils are happy to learn, and they behave well. Staff use clear, effective routines right from the start, in early years. These routines support pupils to make good choices. Pupils learn the school's 'grow' values of giving and being responsible, open-minded and welcoming. Pupils enjoy being together and play well at social times. If there is any falling out, adults support pupils to resolve it quickly. The school is proud to make links to schools in other countries. This exposes pupils to the wider world. The principle that we should respect people of all backgrounds and reach out to other cultures is evident throughout school. However, pupils sometimes lack the knowledge of other faiths needed to fulfil these good intentions. Staff know how to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These pupils mostly access the same curriculum as their peers. Staff will sometimes adapt the curriculum so that it better meets the individual learning needs of pupils. This is effective in supporting pupils with SEND. Children in the early years get off to a great start. The environment is welcoming. Staff are nurturing. They choose activities carefully to help children learn the curriculum as they play and explore. Children engage well.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not provided sufficient clarity and detail about what staff should emphasise and revisit to help pupils learn concepts. Some staff miss opportunities to deepen pupils' knowledge and understanding. The school should continue to refine the curriculum so that staff know what the most important knowledge is and are able to assess pupils' learning incisively.
- Some aspects of the school's approach to personal development are underdeveloped. Pupils are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they could be. Leaders should continue to strengthen the oversight of individual pupil's personal development so that pupils get the most out of experiences in the classroom and the school's extra- curricular offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
457 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Poplars Farm Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Swain House Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Frizinghall Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Low Ash Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% 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 Jo Speak
- Phone
- 01274307490
- Address
- Poplars Park Road, Off Kings Road, Bradford, BD2 1LQ
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 107247
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.