Poppyfield Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bishop Street Hednesford Cannock WS12 4RY |
| Phone | 01543758030 |
| Reference Number | 147082 |
Poppyfield Primary Academy has demonstrated overall good performance in its education provision, with exceptional strengths in behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and engaged in their learning. Parents have expressed high levels of satisfaction, reflecting the school's positive community impact and the dedication of its staff. Despite the positive environment and successful early years education, the school faces challenges in ensuring all pupils, particularly those with SEND, make optimal progress, and in defining assessment criteria for a few foundation subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 208 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.4%
Girls: 47.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional support and nurturing for early years education.
- Impeccable pupil behaviour evident in all areas.
- Strong community engagement and initiatives led by pupils.
- High-quality phonics teaching and early reading support.
- Effective training for staff to address pupils' educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment not effectively used in some foundation subjects.
- Teaching adaptations for SEND pupils not always effective enough.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 57 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hednesford Nursery School
Eskrett Street, Cannock, WS12 1AR |
0.2 miles |
|
Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School
Kingsway, Chadsmoor, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 6EU |
0.28 miles |
|
West Hill Primary School
High Mount Street, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4BH |
0.3 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Hill Top, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 1DE |
0.49 miles |
|
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Burns Street, Chadsmoor, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 6DR |
0.64 miles |
|
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy
Reservoir Road, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 1BE |
0.69 miles |
|
Redhill Primary School
Wrights Avenue, West Chadsmoor, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5JR |
0.76 miles |
|
Pye Green Academy
Rosehill, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4RT |
0.76 miles |
|
Moorhill Primary School
Pye Green Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5RN |
0.9 miles |
|
Five Ways Primary School
Langholm Drive, Heath Hayes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 2EZ |
1.27 miles |
|
Gorsemoor Primary School
Gorsemoor School, Gorsemoor Road, Heath Hayes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 3TG |
1.42 miles |
|
Sherbrook Primary School
Grainger Court, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5SA |
1.42 miles |
|
Littleton Green Community School
Colliers Way, Huntington, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4UD |
1.58 miles |
|
Heath Hayes Primary Academy
Wimblebury Road, Heath Hayes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 2EP |
1.59 miles |
|
Hazel Slade Primary Academy
Cannock Wood Street, Hazel Slade, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 0PN |
1.68 miles |
|
St Lukes CofE Primary School
New Penkridge Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1HN |
1.87 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hunter Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0AE |
1.92 miles |
|
Longford Primary Academy
Ascot Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1PD |
2.29 miles |
|
Bridgtown Primary School
North Street, Bridgtown, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0AZ |
2.36 miles |
|
Norton Canes Primary Academy
School Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SQ |
2.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hednesford Valley High School
Stanley Road, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4JS |
0.32 miles |
|
Staffordshire University Academy
Marston Road, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4JH |
0.52 miles |
|
Kingsmead School
KINGS AVENUE, HEDNESFORD, CANNOCK, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS12 1DH |
0.62 miles |
|
Cannock Chase High School
Hednesford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1JT |
1.23 miles |
|
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Cardinal Way, Stafford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AW |
1.5 miles |
|
Great Oaks College
Longford Road, Cannock, WS11 0LG |
2.32 miles |
|
Norton Canes High School
Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SP |
2.61 miles |
|
Great Wyrley Academy
Hall Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 6LQ |
2.97 miles |
|
JP Alternative Education
Shooting Butts Centre, Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UB |
3.34 miles |
|
Chase Terrace Academy
Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 2DB |
3.52 miles |
|
Cheslyn Hay Academy
Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS6 7JQ |
3.61 miles |
|
Wolgarston High School
Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5RX |
3.99 miles |
|
Erasmus Darwin Academy
Pool Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 3QW |
4.02 miles |
|
The Hart School
Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UE |
4.21 miles |
|
South Staffordshire College
Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5PH |
4.68 miles |
|
The Rural Enterprise Academy
Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5PH |
4.68 miles |
|
Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Deakin Avenue, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7QG |
4.85 miles |
|
Little Kinvaston School
Little Kinvaston House, Watling Street, Gailey, ST19 5PR |
4.96 miles |