Meir Heath Academy, Stoke-on-Trent
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Meir Heath Academy creates a genuinely happy learning environment where children develop strong relationships and take pride in their responsibilities as young leaders. The school's innovative approach to technology and its expert support for pupils with additional needs ensure that all children can access and enjoy learning. With high attendance, strong behaviour, and pupils who are excited about how their learning connects to future careers, this is a school where children thrive.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed, broad curriculum that builds knowledge in carefully ordered steps from Reception to Year 6
- Effective phonics programme with strong focus on reading across the curriculum
- Impressive and innovative use of technology throughout school life
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND using adapted learning approaches
- High attendance rates and exemplary behaviour with strong pupil relationships
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not consistently evaluated how well pupils are learning over time
- The school needs to ensure sufficient opportunities to check pupil progress in all subjects to address gaps and misconceptions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, bistro buddies, play detectives, theatre visits, museum visits, diverse personal development experiences
Meir Heath Academy is a welcoming primary school where pupils are happy, hardworking and caring. The school has maintained the good standards identified at its previous inspection, with pupils achieving well across a broad and balanced curriculum.
At a Glance
5.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
104 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 76%. Maths has declined from 90% to 78%. Writing has declined from 94% to 88%.
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
22.3
Infant (KS1)
24.7
KS2
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
273 pupils
415 capacity
142 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stoke-on-Trent
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
10,783
Applications
8,531
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.22322%
Overall absence
5.36398%
Persistent absence
261
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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