Poplars Community Primary School — Primary School in Lowestoft

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Poplars Community Primary School

Lowestoft, NR32 4HN

277 Pupils

598 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

51.30% FSM %

146 Boys

131 Girls

About Poplars Community Primary School

Poplars Community Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 277 pupils on roll. School capacity: 598. Current headteacher: Gemma Hurren.

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 Suffolk or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Suffolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency	Lowestoft
Ward	Harbour & Normanston
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-03-2018
UKPRN	10066980
URN	145541
Data Last Updated	05-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Beverley Sharman	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
David Ayres	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	14/04/2023	—	N/A
Mrs Rebecca Davey	Local Governor	01/05/2025	30/04/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Julia Halliday	Local Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Gemma Hurren	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Suzanne Lightwing-Smith	Local Governor	22/10/2024	21/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emma Yuncu	Local Governor	12/06/2023	19/05/2025	Elected by parents