Poplar Farm School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Poplar Farm School
Address: Helmsley Road
Town/City: Grantham
Postcode: NG31 8XF
Telephone Number: 01476 850680
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Community Inclusive Trust
Sponsor: Community Inclusive Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Hodson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 414 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.9%

Location and administration

URN: 145902
DfE Number: 925/2048
UKPRN: 10068135
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: South Kesteven (E07000141)
Constituency: Grantham and Bourne (E14001253)
Electoral Ward: Grantham Arnoldfield (E05010159)

Easting & Northing: 489818E, 336840N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 55' 19.6" N 0° 39' 55.29" W
Plus Code: 9C4XW8CM+RV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Olivia Dowling - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Mrs Jayne Flower - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Mrs Kate Hodson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mr David Marjoribanks - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Kirsty Simpson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 May 2027.
  • Mrs Pamela Townsend - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.