Poppy Field School
School summary
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.
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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.
Head · Mrs Nicola Hadfield
School life & ethos
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.