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Capturing the imagination of young minds

Welcome to Poppleton Ousebank Primary School

I would like to warmly welcome you and your child to Poppleton Ousebank Primary School. We are a successful and happy school, with a strong reputation for achieving high levels of academic success. We pride ourselves on our warm, friendly and fun atmosphere where our children thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We cater for children aged between 3 and 11, and have approximately 450 pupils on roll, with the majority of pupils coming from the village of Poppleton and surrounding areas. Our school is set in extensive, attractive grounds that provide our children a wonderful place to not only play but learn about the world around them.

Our main aim is to ensure that all our children are safe, happy and enjoy school. We have high aspirations and strive to provide the best possible education for all children. We ensure every child can achieve their full potential, while making sure school is an exciting, enjoyable and memorable place to be. We encourage, support and challenge our children to become confident lifelong learners who achieve high standards in everything they do. There is much to celebrate in our school. Our school is a place where we ‘Capture the imagination of young minds’. A place where everyone shines with possibility.

Working together as a partnership, both with yourselves and the wider community, is key to developing a successful and happy school and we hope that you will work with us to ensure the best possible education for your child. We firmly believe that we can achieve greater things by working in partnership.

I look forward to welcoming you and your child and would encourage you to come and visit us to find out more about what makes this school and community so special.

Linda Collier – Principal

  • “Pupil’s behaviour across the school is exemplary. They rarely require warnings and consistently demonstrate kindness, respect and a positive attitude to learning.”

    Ofsted (May 2024)

  • “I would highly recommend this school to any prospective parents. It is warm, friendly and a wonderful place for children to develop and grow – we love the school!”

    Parent of a Reception child

  • “Children in the early years make an exceptionally strong start at Poppleton Ousebank. The school is highly ambitious for its youngest children.”

    Ofsted (May 2024)

  • “The school feels comfortable and safe even for the smallest children. There are always fun events; school discos, fairs and non-uniform days as well as a number of extra-curricular clubs where my daughter enjoys learning French and improving her gymnastic skills.”

    Parent of a child in Reception

  • “An amazing village school with first class teachers. The whole `community and family feel’ in this school is fantastic. My children are so happy here.”

    Parent of children in Nursery and Year 2

  • “In Nursery, our girls were allowed to explore the new environment through play. They were very well looked after by their dedicated teaching assistant, who developed a very warm relationship with them. They enjoyed going to nursery and loved interacting with the older boys and girls.”

    Parent of children in Reception

  • “Absolutely fantastic school. It is the best decision we have ever made to bring our child to you. Thank you all so much.”

    Parent of a child in KS2

  • “A new behaviour approach in school is popular with pupils. It rewards pupils who display the
    school’s values. This contributes to the excellent and positive learning environment around
    school.”

    Ofsted (May 2024)