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Coppice Academy
Abbots Way, Westlands, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2EY, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.6 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
110
Capacity
90
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
122%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this academy demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 93% of parents recommending the school. However, academic performance is a concern, as the GCSE Attainment 8 score is low at 2.4, and no students achieved a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Families should weigh the positive parent feedback against the current academic outcomes when considering this option.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.4 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
White Other4.5%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Location
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53.00235, -2.22625 · ST5 2EY
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN141449
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.coppiceacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Coppice Academy rated by Ofsted?
Coppice Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Coppice Academy a good school?
Coppice Academy scores 60.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Coppice Academy?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Coppice Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Coppice Academy in GCSEs?
Coppice Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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