MixedIndependent

Poppy Field School

Widnes, Halton, North West · WA8 6DH

With just 27 pupils on roll, Poppy Field School is among the smallest independent schools a family might consider, and that scale defines the experience it offers. Based in Widnes, it is co-educational and takes pupils from age 11, with an 11+ entry route into the school. As a fee-paying school inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted, it sits firmly in the independent sector. Mrs Nicola Hadfield leads the school as Head.

27

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
27
Location
Widnes, Halton, North West
Website
https://www.poppyfieldschool.co.uk/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Nicola Hadfield

Teaching & academics

The very small roll means teaching happens in intimate groups, with scope for close attention to each pupil. Entry at 11 is via the 11+, so families should expect an assessed admissions process. Prospective parents will want to ask the school directly about its curriculum and recent results, as these are not detailed here.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

The last word

A genuinely small independent setting in Widnes, best suited to families who want their child to learn within a close-knit community.

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Poppy Field School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Poppy Field School located?

Poppy Field School is located at 18 Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DH.

What type of school is Poppy Field School?

Poppy Field School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend Poppy Field School?

Poppy Field School has approximately 27 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.