Coppice Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 February 2025

Coppice Academy truly is a very special school. Pupils are surrounded by care, hope and ambition. They come here for many reasons related to their special educational needs and/or disabilities. They leave as excited and ambitious learners, proud to be members of the Staffordshire community. Pupils feel happy and safe because the school treats them with kindness and care. Autistic spectrum conditions, learning and cognition needs, speech, language, and other varying needs could make learning harder for Coppice pupils. However, staff, parents and carers work together to overcome any barriers caused by those needs. Pupils are valued as individuals, and this inspires their learning. Positive relationships are what makes this a unique community. Friendship and care underpin relationships between pupils. Calmness and purpose permeate all classes. Occasionally, some pupils have difficult moments managing their emotions. However, caring and attentive staff work quickly to ensure they get the right support. Consequently, behaviour is generally exemplary. An impressive range of school clubs enrich pupils' hobbies and ambitions. Basketball, football, virtual and physical construction, choir and sketchbooks are some of the ways that pupils develop personal hobbies and interests. Trips to places like the National Memorial Arboretum provide a moment for pupils to reflect and appreciate local history.

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