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Poppyfield Primary Academy

Goodgraded 06/02/2024Ages 4–11208 pupilsNone
Cannock, WS12 4RY
Staffordshire

Poppyfield Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cannock, within the Staffordshire local authority. The school has around 208 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/02/2024, Poppyfield Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Cannock can view Poppyfield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Cannock (WS12 4RY), Poppyfield Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 06/02/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher29.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS86%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals14.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in CannockSee the full area report for WS12 4RY