The Poplars, based in Houghton le Spring, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 8 to 18. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It has a religious character.
The Poplars currently has around 3 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Miners Lodge, Market Crescent, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7AP |
| Website: | https://www.hexagoncare.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01916941286 |
| School Type: | Other independent special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sunderland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Elliott |
| Religious character: | |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 150515 |
| Age Range: | 8 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 4 |
| Number of Pupils: | 3 |
| Number of Boys: | 3 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiney Row Primary School Rear South View , Shiney Row DH4 4QP | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell Academy Whitefield Estate , Penshaw DH4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Station Road , Penshaw DH4 7JZ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw Station Road , Penshaw DH4 7JZ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwell Primary School Whitefield Estate , Penshaw DH4 7RT | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Poplars Miners Lodge, Market Crescent , New Herrington DH4 7AP | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.