Poplar Street Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Poplar Street Primary School
Address: Ravenwood Drive, Audenshaw
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M34 5EF
Telephone Number: 0161 336 4134
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Victorious Academies Trust
Sponsor: Victorious Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Fletcher
Capacity: 443
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 447 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.8%

Location and administration

URN: 145706
DfE Number: 357/2040
UKPRN: 10067299
UPRN: 200002851694
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Tameside (E08000008)
Constituency: Ashton-under-Lyne (E14001070)
Electoral Ward: Audenshaw (E05014522)

Easting & Northing: 392450E, 396946N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 28' 11.4" N 2° 6' 54.24" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFV9M+WX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Kerry Brelsford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Ms Kath Evers - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Fletcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Lucy Gardner - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 April 2030.
  • Sarah Hopkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mr John Murphy - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mrs Kelly Pilkington - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 January 2029.
  • David Rose - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Mrs Alexa Tweedale - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.