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Poppy Field School

18 Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DH

Independent special school for ages 4–19 in Widnes. Mixed intake.

Poppy Field School is an independent special school in Widnes, Halton, teaching pupils aged 4 to 19. Ofsted rated it Outstanding in July 2024 and found the independent school standards met.

The school says it is led by staff experienced in special educational needs, including SEMH, MLD, SLD and ASD. It describes a personalised and therapeutic approach for pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, autistic spectrum disorder and/or cognitive and learning difficulties.

Ages 4–19 · All-through
27 pupils · On roll
Independent special school · Mixed
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