Include Suffolk vs Poplars Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 209 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Include Suffolk
Lowestoft Β· Independent all-through Β· Ages 5β12
52 students
Poplars Community Primary School
Lowestoft Β· Academy primary Β· Ages 3β11
260 students
| Measure | Include Suffolk Lowestoft, East of England | Poplars Community Primary School Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | β Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | β | #649 of 1,872 |
| National rank | β | #5292 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5β12 | Ages 3β11 |
| Students | 52 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 260 |
| Free school meals | β | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.3% | 43.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | β | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | β | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | β | β |
| KS2 writing progress | β | β |
| KS2 maths progress | β | β |
| Attainment 8 | β | β |
| Progress 8 | β | β |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | β | β |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | β | β |
| EBacc average points | β | β |
| A level points per entry | β | β |
| town | Lowestoft | Lowestoft |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.includesuffolk.org.uk/ | www.poplarsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- β’Poplars Community Primary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 52.
- β’Include Suffolk is a independent school while Poplars Community Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Include Suffolk better than Poplars Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Include Suffolk and Poplars Community Primary School?
About 209 m in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Include Suffolk: 52. Poplars Community Primary School: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Include Suffolk and Poplars Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Include Suffolk is unranked and Poplars Community Primary School is 649th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).