Poppyfield Primary Academy
About Poppyfield Primary Academy
Poppyfield Primary Academy earned a Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection in February 2024, with the school performing particularly strongly in several areas. The inspection awarded Outstanding grades for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes, while quality of education and leadership and management were both rated Good. This places the school in a strong position within Staffordshire, where only 20 out of 308 primary schools hold the top Outstanding rating overall. The most informative exam metric available is the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment, which sits at 65. While Poppyfield’s own KS2 results are not published in this data, the school’s strong Ofsted profile — especially the Outstanding early years judgement — suggests a solid foundation for academic progress from Reception onwards.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:00
Breakfast club
07:00-09:00
After-school care
15:00-18:00
Source: poppyfieldacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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