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Poppyfield Primary Academy

Goodgraded 06/02/2024Ages 4–11208 pupilsFaithNone
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 & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake14.4%
Free school meals14.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled85%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.3%
Attendance95.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher29.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in CannockSee the full area report for WS12 4RY