Poppy Field School
URN: 149567 • Widnes WA8 6DJ
Overview
- Name
- Poppy Field School
- URN
- 149567
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- April Palmer (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01513323000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 18 Lugsdale Road, Widnes WA8 6DJ
Summary
Poppy Field School is an independent special school located in Widnes, Halton, catering to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). With a current enrolment of 27 students and a capacity of 40, the school focuses on providing a therapeutic and personalised educational experience tailored to the individual needs of each child. The school's ethos centres on fostering independence and personal development, ensuring that students can thrive both academically and socially.
The curriculum at Poppy Field School is flexible and adaptive, allowing pupils to be streamed according to their needs and abilities. This approach ensures that each child receives the appropriate support to access learning effectively. The school is committed to a holistic development model that prioritises social, emotional, and physical growth.
Poppy Field School also participates in the Operation Encompass initiative, which supports children affected by domestic abuse by ensuring they receive timely emotional support. This commitment to safeguarding and nurturing creates a safe and supportive community for all pupils, enabling them to become positive and valuable members of society.
The curriculum at Poppy Field School is flexible and adaptive, allowing pupils to be streamed according to their needs and abilities. This approach ensures that each child receives the appropriate support to access learning effectively. The school is committed to a holistic development model that prioritises social, emotional, and physical growth.
Poppy Field School also participates in the Operation Encompass initiative, which supports children affected by domestic abuse by ensuring they receive timely emotional support. This commitment to safeguarding and nurturing creates a safe and supportive community for all pupils, enabling them to become positive and valuable members of society.
Useful links
- NASS Membership Certificate (download)
- Inspection Report (download)
- Case Study (download)
- Poppy Field School Prospectus (download)
- Click here to view our prospectus (download)
- HOME (other)
- REPORTS & POLICIES (other)
- REFERRALS & ADMISSIONS (other)
- TERM DATES (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Brookfields School (72.2)
- Brookfields School (68.6)
- Ashley High School (67.2)
- Chesnut Lodge Special School (51.1)
- Middleton Lodge (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 27 | 19 | 8 | 40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 40 |
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