SchoolScoresOrmiston Meridian Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7DF
01782 377100 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 9 June 2026 , published 14 July 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
194 pupils in this year group.
34% — about the same as the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% | 33% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 40.2 | 39.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
190 pupils in this year group.
84% — 3 points below the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 84% | 87% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 2% | 11% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 16% | 17% | 13% |
| Further education college | 55% | 49% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 84% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 Stoke-on-Trent. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 168 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 150 |
| Of those, offered a place | 150 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 293 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 398 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.6% | 40.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5% | 15.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.0% | 23.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 42% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 9.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 43% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.9% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 40.9 | 47.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8% | 13.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.29% | 0.50% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 81% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 20% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 14.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Kinetic Academy 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Inadequate (2025)
- Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- St Thomas More Catholic Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Blythe Bridge High School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Discovery Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ormiston Meridian Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Meridian Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 9 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Ormiston Meridian Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Ormiston Meridian Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 150 families put Ormiston Meridian Academy as their first choice for 168 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 150 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 142186.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.