Poppleton Road Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Report card: Needs attention to expected standard

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Poppleton Road Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 46th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 28 April 2026, report published 15 June 2026

Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.

Inclusion
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Needs attention
Personal development and wellbeing
Expected standard
Leadership and governance
Needs attention
Early years
Expected standard
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 April 2026

Pupils enjoy learning at Poppleton Road Primary School. Children in the early years get off to a flying start. Further up the school, pupils engage well with their learning. Generally, pupils are well prepared for their next steps. This school is inclusive. Pupils' needs are generally met, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged pupils. Appropriate adaptations, such as the use of wobble cushions and sensory breaks, support pupils to access the curriculum positively. In lessons, pupils generally demonstrate the school's high expectations of behaviour. They work positively with their peers and listen well to the teacher's instructions. However, at times, pupils' behaviour is less secure. Some pupils use unkind words. Sometimes they continue to do this, including after staff have spoken with them to help them change their behaviour. Despite this, bullying is rare and pupils feel safe. Most pupils attend school well. However, some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, attend less well and miss school more regularly. This means they miss out on important learning opportunities. Pupils enjoy the range of activities and opportunities available to them throughout the school day. For example, pupils learn to play musical instruments. They also sign up for a range of lunchtime activities, including choir, crochet club and various sports. Parents and carers regularly visit the school's 'sip and support' coffee mornings. This allows pupils, staff and parents to build positive working relationships with each other.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders should ensure that they establish more effective approaches to ensure pupils consistently meet the expectations of the school's behaviour policy.
  • Leaders should ensure that pupils' attendance improves, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
  • Leaders should ensure that pupils develop a more secure knowledge and understanding of equality, including the protected characteristics.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths64%

64%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

404 pupils on roll, with places for 446

Eligible for free school meals27.5%

27.5%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.9%

14.9%, 6.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.1%

15.1%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Poppleton Road Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Carr Junior School0.5 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good0% met the expected standard
Carr Infant School0.6 milesReport card: Urgent improvement to needs attentionNot published
Acomb Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding55% met the expected standard
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Ellie Dawson
Phone
01904806522
Website
poppletonroadprimary.co.uk
Address
Poppleton Road, York, YO26 4UP
Local authority
York
URN
149648

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.