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Poplar Adolescent Unit
Essex·Not applicable·East of England·Pupil referral unit·SS4 1RB
URN: 135778Not judgedOfsted published 15 Jul 2025
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Compare with Poplar Adolescent UnitSchool information
| URN | 135778 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Head of Education Charlotte Baulch |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SS4 1RB |
| Pupils | — |
| FSM eligible | 0.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Rochford Hospital, Union Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1RB
http://www.poplaradolescentunit.essex.sch.uk1702538138| DfE number | 1115 |
| UKPRN | 10026252 |
| Opened | 23 Feb 2009 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 15 Jul 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 |