# The Poplars

The Poplars is a special school in Sunderland, for pupils aged 8 to 18.

It had 4 pupils at the school census in January 2026.

Special school. Code E150515. [Sunderland](https://openindex.co.uk/sunderland)

- Phase: Special
- Type: Other independent special school
- Ages: 8 to 18
- Pupils: 4
- Council: Sunderland
- URN: 150515

## Latest Ofsted outcome

No outcome in Ofsted's file
Edition: Latest inspections as at 30 September 2026
Outcomes as Ofsted published them. Report cards (from November 2025) give no overall grade, and grades under different frameworks cannot be compared.

The Department for Education publishes no KS2 or KS4 results for this school.

## Schools nearby

Distances are in a straight line. Admissions and catchments are set by councils and schools.

- [Shiney Row Primary School](https://openindex.co.uk/school/shiney-row-primary-school-e108826): 680 m. Primary. School remains Good, June 2022. 71% met the expected standard at KS2 (2024/25)
- [Barnwell Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/barnwell-academy-e140700): 860 m. Primary. Outstanding (overall), June 2023. 63% met the expected standard at KS2 (2024/25)
- [Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw](https://openindex.co.uk/school/our-lady-queen-of-peace-catholic-primary-school-penshaw-e147139): 1.1 km. Primary. Graded inspection, April 2025: no overall grade. 67% met the expected standard at KS2 (2024/25)
- [New Penshaw Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/new-penshaw-academy-e139391): 1.2 km. Primary. School remains Good, June 2024. 58% met the expected standard at KS2 (2024/25)
- [Newbottle Primary Academy](https://openindex.co.uk/school/newbottle-primary-academy-e140584): 1.7 km. Primary. Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met. 68% met the expected standard at KS2 (2024/25)

## Sources and further information

- [Schools: methods, licences and inspection sources](https://openindex.co.uk/sources/schools)
- [Get Information about Schools](https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/150515)
- [Ofsted reports](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/150515)

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