Poppleton Road Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Poppleton Road Primary School
Address: Poppleton Road
Town/City: York
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: YO26 4UP
Telephone Number: 01904 806522
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Ellie Dawson
Capacity: 446
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 404 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.5%

Location and administration

URN: 149648
DfE Number: 816/2014
UKPRN: 10092163
UPRN: 100052166214
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: York (E06000014)
Constituency: York Central (E14001604)
Electoral Ward: Holgate (E05010322)

Easting & Northing: 458126E, 452187N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 57' 47.32" N 1° 6' 55.43" W
Plus Code: 9C5WXV7M+7R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Nigel Atkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2027.
  • Ruth Butterworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 October 2027.
  • Ellie Dawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Anthea Dykes - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Samantha Dykes - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
  • Debbie Glover - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Jenny Medley - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 March 2029.
  • Steve Milner - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2027.
  • James Muir - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Zoe Pattinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2027.
  • Dheebalakshmi Selvavaj - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 January 2030.
  • Kate Spencer - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 March 2026.