Poplar Primary School
#743 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#4420 of 15,697 nationally
About Poplar Primary School
Poplar Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Merton local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 598 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 67.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 743rd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (54th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 598; capacity filled 84.5%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Poplar Primary School ranks 523rd of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)19.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Poplar Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 598
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Poplar Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Merton Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students · 705 m away
Park Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students · 782 m away
Rutlish School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,471 students · 826 m away
Abbotsbury Primary School
Morden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
352 students · 893 m away
Hillcross Primary School
Morden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
437 students · 898 m away
Liberty Woodland School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
125 students · 951 m away
Joseph Hood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
314 students · 1.1 km away
Morden Primary School
Morden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
222 students · 1.1 km away
Merton Abbey Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
204 students · 1.3 km away
Wimbledon Chase Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
678 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Sheen Mount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
598 students
Squirrels Heath Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
600 students
Hunters Hall Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
600 students
Beavers Community Primary School
Hounslow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
594 students
Chatsworth Primary School
Hounslow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
594 students
East Sheen Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
593 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Poplar Primary School a good school?
Poplar Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 67.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #743 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Poplar Primary School rank in London?
Poplar Primary School ranks #743 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #4420 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Poplar Primary School?
Poplar Primary School had 598 students in 2025.
Is Poplar Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Poplar Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Poplar Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Poplar Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.