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Coppice Academy

Abbots Way, Newcastle, ST5 2EY
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Coppice Academy
Newcastle, ST5 2EY
110 Pupils
90 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
39.10% FSM %
81 Boys
29 Girls
About Coppice Academy

Coppice Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Newcastle, Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 110 pupils on roll. School capacity: 90. Current headteacher: Diane Ahearn.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Staffordshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Newcastle-under-Lyme
Parliamentary Constituency Newcastle-under-Lyme
Ward Westlands
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-10-2014
UKPRN 10047645
URN 141449
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Cynthia Eaton Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 26/09/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mr Neil Hamilton Chair of Local Governing Body 10/07/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by academy members
Principal Diane Ahearn Local Governor 15/06/2016 15/06/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Cynthia Eaton Local Governor 26/09/2018 31/08/2025 Appointed by academy members
Ms Leila Kendrick-Bagnall Local Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Danielle Russell Local Governor 01/09/2018 01/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Angela Whitmore Local Governor 14/01/2021 14/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Angela Whitmore Local Governor 14/01/2021 14/01/2028 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coppice Academy is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Newcastle, Staffordshire.
Coppice Academy has 110 pupils, with a capacity of 90.
Coppice Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Principal at Coppice Academy is Mrs Diane Ahearn.
Coppice Academy is at Abbots Way, Westlands, Newcastle, ST5 2EY, in the Staffordshire local authority, West Midlands.
Coppice Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Diane Ahearn
Abbots Way, Westlands, Newcastle, ST5 2EY
01782973500
www.coppiceacademy.org.uk
Location
ST5 2EY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141449
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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