Poplar Street Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Manchester (Tameside).
Location
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Welcome to Poplar Street ! At Poplar Street, we believe in Working Together – Aiming High! Our primary and nursery school have been at the heart of our community since 1914, providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. We are passionate about learning and committed to creating enriching experiences that inspire and support every child.
Through strong partnerships with parents and our wider community, we strive to give our pupils the best possible start in life. It is a privilege to lead such a wonderful school, and I look forward to working together to help our children succeed. Please contact our school office if you would like to arrange a visit to our school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 145706
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Constituency
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kelly Pilkington | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Kath Evers Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lucy Gardner | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Alexa Tweedale | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| David Rose | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sarah Hopkinson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Helen Fletcher | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mr John Murphy Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Kerry Brelsford Former | Local 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