SchoolScoresMeir Heath Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Golborn Avenue, Meir Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7JQ
01782 393856 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 January 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 June 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
104 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Stoke-on-Trent comparisons use the 68 of its 122 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 54 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 52nd highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 43rd highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 61st highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 39 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 36th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 81 parents who had raised a concern Joint 55th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND Joint 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 71% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 63rd highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 36%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stoke-on-Trent figures pool parents at the Stoke-on-Trent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
49 pupils in this year group.
67% — 4 points above the Staffordshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 44 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 112th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 71st highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 104th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 73rd highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 119th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.2 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 95th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 64th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 62% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.6 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.9 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 108 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 65% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Matthews CofE Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandon Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's Catholic Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springcroft Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alexandra Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Crescent Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fulford Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alexandra Infants' School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- The William Amory Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Meir Heath Academy's Ofsted rating?
Meir Heath Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 January 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Meir Heath Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Meir Heath Academy?
68% of the 104 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Meir Heath Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Meir Heath Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Meir Heath Academy as their first choice for 19 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 13 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143350.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.