How many pupils does Coppice Academy have?

Coppice Academy has 110 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Coppice Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Coppice Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.5 in 2025/26.

Is Coppice Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Coppice Academy is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Coppice Academy?

Coppice Academy is located at Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2EY.

Coppice Academy

Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2EY

Not rated

Inspected 4 February 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

5.5

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

110

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Coppice Academy

Coppice Academy is an academy special converter in Newcastle, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 110 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.5 (2025/26). 47.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 110 / 90 (122%) · over capacity
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 February 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

47.2%

Free school meals

5.7%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

86%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.1%

Overall absence

24.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

9.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +8.1 vs 2023/24

£48,483

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£11,797 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£17,136

Spend per pupil

£22,927

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2EY
Phone: 01782973500
Principal: Diane Ahearn
Website: www.coppiceacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Coppice Academy?: Coppice Academy is an academy special converter in Newcastle, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Coppice Academy have?: Coppice Academy has 110 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Coppice Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Coppice Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.5 in 2025/26.
Is Coppice Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Coppice Academy is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Coppice Academy?: Coppice Academy is located at Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2EY.

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