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Poppy Field School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Poppy Field School is an other independent special not applicable school in Widnes, Halton , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 27 pupils, and a capacity of 40 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-19

Age range

27

Pupils

40

Capacity

68%

Fill rate

Poppy Field School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Poppy Field School?

The catchment area for Poppy Field School is the geographic zone Halton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Halton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Poppy Field School is set by Halton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Halton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Halton catchment area documents →

Poppy Field School: 40 places, 68% filled: places available

Poppy Field School has a published admission number of 40 places. 27 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 40 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Halton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Halton school admissions →

Poppy Field School: School Information

Full address
18 Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DH
Local authority
Halton
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
DfE URN
149567

Other Not applicable Schools in Widnes

If Poppy Field School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Widnes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Poppy Field School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Poppy Field School

What is the catchment area for Poppy Field School?

The catchment area for Poppy Field School is the geographic zone Halton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Halton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Poppy Field School oversubscribed?

Poppy Field School has a capacity of 40 places and currently has 27 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Halton.

What is the admissions policy for Poppy Field School?

Admission to Poppy Field School is managed by Halton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Poppy Field School cover?

Poppy Field School is a not applicable school in Widnes, Halton, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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