Who We Are

The Poppy Academy Trust is a small Trust in South Hertfordshire.  We currently have three schools in our trust: St John’s Nursery and Infant School, Fair Field Junior School and Watford St John's Primary School.

Children’s well-being is at the heart of every decision we make. 

I am privileged to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Trust and lead our fantastic team of dedicated staff, ambitious students and supportive families.  The schools in the Trust work collaboratively to ensure best possible opportunities for our children.  This may be sharing resources, joint events and/or staff development. 

The Poppy Academy Trust was formed in 2015 and Fair Field Junior School was the founding school.  St John’s Nursery and Infant School joined the Trust in July 2020.  Watford St John's Primary School joined in September 2024.  We are hopeful that more local schools will join the Trust so we can expand our collaborative working and child-centred approach beyond our three schools.                           

Alice Aharon
Chief Executive Officer of The Poppy Academy Trust