Poplar Adolescent Unit — School in Rochford

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Poplar Adolescent Unit

Rochford, SS4 1RB

— Pupils

16 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

0.00% FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About Poplar Adolescent Unit

Poplar Adolescent Unit is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

School capacity: 16. Current headteacher: Charlotte Baulch.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Pupil referral unit
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Rochford
Parliamentary Constituency	Southend East and Rochford
Ward	Roche South
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Opened	23-02-2009
UKPRN	10026252
URN	135778
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Emma Toublic	Chair of Governors	14/07/2022	18/06/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Charlotte Baulch	Governor	15/12/2025	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Michelle Lagden	Governor	21/11/2019	19/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Lumsden	Governor	14/07/2022	13/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nigel Milner	Governor	10/06/2024	09/06/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachael Smith	Governor	23/06/2022	13/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Turnnidge	Governor	01/09/2023	12/12/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal