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'''Coppice Performing Arts School''' is a [[coeducational]] [[secondary school]] and [[sixth form]]. It is located in the [[Wednesfield]] area of [[Wolverhampton]] in the [[West Midlands (county)|West Midlands]] of England.
'''Coppice Performing Arts School''' is an 11–18 [[Mixed-sex education|mixed]] [[secondary school]] and [[sixth form]] with [[Academy (English school)|academy status]] in [[Wednesfield]], [[Wolverhampton]], [[West Midlands (county)|West Midlands]], England.


The school includes a resource base for students with moderate learning difficulties. Facilities include playing fields, a Drama theatre and Dance studio. The school also offers extended school programmes within the local community.
The school has a resource base for students with moderate [[Intellectual disability|learning difficulties]]. It has playing fields, a theatre and dance studio. The school also offers extended school programmes within the local community.{{clarify|date=December 2023}}


==History==
== History ==
Coppice was designated as a Performing Arts school in September 2003. This has extended the range of opportunities for all students, and enhanced partnerships with local schools and community groups.
Coppice was designated as a [[Performing Arts]] school in September 2003.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}} It became an [[Academy (English school)|academy]] in 2018, as part of a [[multi-academy trust]], Central Learning Partnership Trust.<ref name="Ofsted_2022"/>


The school has the Artsmark Gold award and Investors in People standard. Coppice is also involved in the successful Sport in the Community programme, with a coordinator placed in school 2 days a week.
The school has the Artsmark Gold award and Investors in People standard. Coppice is involved in the Sport in the Community programme, with a co-ordinator in school two days a week.


The school's sixth form works with [[Heath Park School]] & [[Moseley Park School]], a number of subjects being shared across the three schools.
The most recent OFSTED inspection rated the school as requires improvement (Jan 2014) grade 3.


==Academic performance and inspections==
==Academics==
At Key Stage 3 students follow courses in English, Maths, balanced Science, Music, Drama, Dance, PE, Art, Modern Foreign Languages, Geography, History, RE, ICT, and Technology.


In 2014, the school was inspected by [[Ofsted]] and judged to Require Improvement.<ref name="Peal_Civitas_2014">{{cite web |last1=Peal |first1=Robert |title=Playing the Game: The enduring influence of the preferred Ofsted teaching style |url=https://civitas.org.uk/pdf/PlayingtheGame.pdf |publisher=Civitas: Institute for the Study of Civil Society |access-date=27 December 2023 |date=2014 |quote=Coppice Performing Arts School in Wolverhampton was graded ‘requires improvement’ after an inspection on 22 January 2014}}</ref> In 2016, it was again judged to Require Improvement.<ref name="E_and_S_2016">{{cite news |title=Coppice Performing Arts School told to improve in all areas |url=https://www.expressandstar.com/news/education/ofsted-reports/2016/06/01/coppice-performing-arts-school-told-to-improve-in-all-areas |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=Express and Star |date=1 June 2016}}</ref> In 2022, it was judged Good.<ref name="Ofsted_2022"/>
At Key Stage 4 students follow a core programme of English Language/Literature, Maths, Science, ICT, PE, RE & Citizenship (Year 11), Social Sciences (Year 10) and options from Performing Arts, Technology, History, Geography, Btecs and Work Related courses. Students may also opt for a Diploma course.


At [[General Certificate of Secondary Education|GCSE]], the school's [[Progress 8 benchmark]] in 2023 was average.<ref name="Compare_sec">{{cite web |title=Coppice Performing Arts School - Secondary |url=https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/145114/coppice-performing-arts-school/secondary |website=Compare school and college performance in England |publisher=Gov.UK |access-date=27 December 2023}}</ref> 5% of children at the school that year were entered for the [[English Baccalaureate]], compared to 26% in state schools in Wolverhampton as a whole and 39% nationally.<ref name="Compare_sec"/> 39% of children at the school that year achieved grade 5 or higher in English and mathematics GCSEs, the same figure as in Wolverhampton as a whole, and compared to 45% nationally.<ref name="Compare_sec"/> The school's [[Progress 8 benchmark#Calculation|Attainment 8]] score that year was 48, compared to 46 in both Wolverhampton as a whole and nationally.<ref name="Compare_sec"/>
Many Post-16 students continue their studies into Further Education. A wide range of courses are available, leading to certification at A level and Btecs Level 2 and Level 3. We work mainly in collaboration with 2 other local high schools and work-related providers to offer a wide choice of post-16 options. The school's sixth form works in collaboration with Wednesfield High School, in which a number of subjects are shared between the two schools.


==External links==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
*[http://www.coppice.wolverhampton.sch.uk/ Official School Website]

== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://www.coppiceschool.net/}}


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[[Category:Secondary schools in Wolverhampton]]
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Coppice Performing Arts School
Address
Map
Ecclestone Road, Wednesfield

Wolverhampton
,
West Midlands
,
WV11 2QE

England
Coordinates52°36′41″N 2°03′15″W / 52.61150°N 2.05407°W / 52.61150; -2.05407
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoFoundations for Excellence
Local authorityWolverhampton City Council
TrustCentral Learning Partnership Trust[1]
Department for Education URN145114 Tables
OfstedReports
Head of schoolGeorgetta Holloway[2] & Claire Gilbert
GenderMixed[2]
Age range11–18[2]
Enrolment998 As of 2023[2]
Capacity1009[2]
Houses
  • Wightwick
  • Chillington
  • Moseley
  • Bantock
Websitewww.coppiceschool.net

Coppice Performing Arts School is an 11–18 mixed secondary school and sixth form with academy status in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England.

The school has a resource base for students with moderate learning difficulties. It has playing fields, a theatre and dance studio. The school also offers extended school programmes within the local community.[clarification needed]

History

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Coppice was designated as a Performing Arts school in September 2003.[citation needed] It became an academy in 2018, as part of a multi-academy trust, Central Learning Partnership Trust.[1]

The school has the Artsmark Gold award and Investors in People standard. Coppice is involved in the Sport in the Community programme, with a co-ordinator in school two days a week.

The school's sixth form works with Heath Park School & Moseley Park School, a number of subjects being shared across the three schools.

Academic performance and inspections

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In 2014, the school was inspected by Ofsted and judged to Require Improvement.[3] In 2016, it was again judged to Require Improvement.[4] In 2022, it was judged Good.[1]

At GCSE, the school's Progress 8 benchmark in 2023 was average.[5] 5% of children at the school that year were entered for the English Baccalaureate, compared to 26% in state schools in Wolverhampton as a whole and 39% nationally.[5] 39% of children at the school that year achieved grade 5 or higher in English and mathematics GCSEs, the same figure as in Wolverhampton as a whole, and compared to 45% nationally.[5] The school's Attainment 8 score that year was 48, compared to 46 in both Wolverhampton as a whole and nationally.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Walters, Nicola (2022). "Inspection of Coppice Performing Arts School". Ofsted. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Coppice Performing Arts School". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  3. ^ Peal, Robert (2014). "Playing the Game: The enduring influence of the preferred Ofsted teaching style" (PDF). Civitas: Institute for the Study of Civil Society. Retrieved 27 December 2023. Coppice Performing Arts School in Wolverhampton was graded 'requires improvement' after an inspection on 22 January 2014
  4. ^ "Coppice Performing Arts School told to improve in all areas". Express and Star. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d "Coppice Performing Arts School - Secondary". Compare school and college performance in England. Gov.UK. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
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