Poplar Street Primary School
Manchester, M34 5EF · Tameside · primary school
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36th of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.3/10 against 1,802 of them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Poplar Street Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 447 pupils against a stated capacity of 443. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the last inspection in 2022, what steps have been taken to maintain the Good rating since then? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Poplar Street Primary School
Overview
Poplar Street Primary School is described as a “welcoming, nurturing and caring” environment where pupils feel “happy and safe” within a “strong sense of community.” Leaders are “highly ambitious” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in high-quality support and good overall outcomes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced,” successfully helping pupils extend subject-specific vocabulary and deepen knowledge in areas like mathematics.
- Early reading is a particular strength; children get off to a “flying start” with phonics delivered in a “logical way,” leading to confident readers by the end of key stage 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “identified accurately” and receive detailed support, enabling them to access the same curriculum and acquire a “secure body of subject knowledge.”
- Behaviour is excellent, with “calm” and “orderly” classrooms where pupils “behave well” and teachers resolve bullying “quickly and successfully.”
- Pupils enjoy a “varied range” of extra-curricular activities and demonstrate a “well-developed understanding of diversity.”
Areas to improve
- In “one or two subjects,” the sequencing of learning from the early years through to Year 6 is not logical enough, preventing some pupils from securely embedding knowledge before tackling new concepts. Leaders should review and improve this curriculum sequencing.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders keeping “meticulous records” and ensuring staff are well trained to protect pupils from harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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