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Poppyfield Primary Academy
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Poppyfield Primary Academy
- Primary
- Hednesford WS12 4RY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The expert teaching of phonics supports early reading skills effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Many areas of the curriculum help pupils achieve well and realize its intentions.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school needs to better identify what pupils should know at the end of some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Targeted teaching ensures students make progress in early reading skills based on their precise needs.
Support for Falling Behind: Careful identification of pupils at risk ensures they receive extra support swiftly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is impeccable and they show excellent levels of interest and engagement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Efforts are taken to ensure that SEND pupils are supported and included, but teaching adaptations need improvement.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school ensures that pupils feel safe and cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school places a high priority on care and nurture.
Parent Feedback: A typical comment from parents is that they 鈥榗ouldn鈥檛 ask for more鈥�.
Parental Involvement: The school introduces innovative and varied ways for pupils to engage with the local community.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of visitors, trips, and visits outside of school.
Impact on Student Progress: Targeted teaching and well-trained staff contribute positively to student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, the school has not identified precisely what pupils should know and remember.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school does not use assessment effectively in a small number of foundation subjects.
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About Us
Poppyfield Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 177 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Poppyfield Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1