Poplars Farm Primary School
Community primary school in Bradford (Bradford).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to Poplars Farm Primary School Our Vision Our vision is to create a dynamic and engaging learning community with a global perspective, where everybody can grow and flourish as whole human beings. Our Values at Poplars Farm our values GROW!
We provide our pupils with the necessary guidance and support so that they see themselves as unique individuals who aware of our fundamental British values, celebrate diversity and develop as responsible citizens.
Embedded in our values system 'GROW ' are local and global perspectives in order to encourage an awareness and responsibility- not just to our community but towards the world.
This is how we GROW We are G giving (give our very best, use manners, support each other) R responsible (make good choices, complete homework, make positive changes) O open-minded (listen to others, have a growth mindset, embrace difference) W welcoming (value diversity, be eager to share our school and greet visitors and new arrivals with a smile!)
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Growth Mindset
- Zones of Regulation
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Woodland TrustRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 107247
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Constituency
- Bradford East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Terry Mortimer | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Saima Rifet | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Donna Boots | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Tahmanna Begum | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lisa Hawkins | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Joanna Speak | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Mr John Rolfe Mbe Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Asmah Khalid Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record