The Poplars
The Poplars is a special or alternative provision school (Other independent special school), ages 8–18, in Houghton le Spring, DH4, in the Sunderland council area. It has 4 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (14 January 2025): Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 14 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 4 | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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