Poplars Community Primary School vs St Margaret's Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 300 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplars Community Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
| Measure | Poplars Community Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | St Margaret's Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #649 of 1,872 | #1415 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5292 of 15,697 | #11726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 260 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 43.5% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lowestoft | Lowestoft |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.poplarsprimary.org.uk | www.st-margarets.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Poplars Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 32.6).
- •Poplars Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 51%).
- •St Margaret's Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •St Margaret's Primary Academy is the larger school with 364 students compared with 260.
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 Poplars Community Primary School better than St Margaret's Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Poplars Community Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 32.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Poplars Community Primary School and St Margaret's Primary Academy?
About 300 m in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poplars Community Primary School: 260. St Margaret's Primary Academy: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poplars Community Primary School and St Margaret's Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Poplars Community Primary School is 649th of 1,872 and St Margaret's Primary Academy is 1415th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).