Ormiston Meridian Academy, Stoke-on-Trent
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a genuinely inclusive school where every child feels they belong. Teachers know their pupils well and adapt lessons so all children can succeed, whether disadvantaged or with special educational needs. Beyond academics, the school offers a rich programme of enrichment activities and genuine pastoral support that helps young people flourish.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development programme with ambitious opportunities like debates and trips that widen horizons
- Excellent pastoral support and mental wellbeing provision that pupils value and trust
- Inclusive approach to behaviour with reducing suspensions and a supportive 'reset room' strategy
- High-quality staff training resulting in consistent teaching approaches and subject knowledge
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, with attendance above national averages
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional variation in how teachers address misconceptions and secure long-term knowledge
- Need to ensure consistent implementation of curriculum adaptations across all teachers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Big debate sessions, pantomime trips, beach trips, faith visits, pupil leadership opportunities
Ormiston Meridian Academy is a school where pupils feel valued and safe, with strong personal development opportunities and a calm, respectful learning environment. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and have created an inclusive culture that supports pupils well.
At a Glance
50.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
41
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
1,015 pupils
966 capacity
49 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stoke-on-Trent
Admissions Demand - Stoke-on-Trent
Places available
3,160
Applications
3,413
Got 1st preference
86.5%
Got preferred school
96.1%
Secondary admissions across Stoke-on-Trent (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.78175%
Overall absence
24.9543%
Persistent absence
1,094
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ormiston Meridian Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Academy
Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy
Alexandra Junior School
Alexandra Infants' School
Sandon Primary Academy
St Matthews Church of England Academy
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Meir Heath Academy
The Crescent Academy
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
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