Meir Heath Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7JQ · Staffordshire · primary school
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98th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meir Heath Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports include swimming, netball, tennis, orienteering, raft building, high ropes, archery and kayaking. There is also a residential visit and the Kids Aloud Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 273 pupils against a stated capacity of 415. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for the residential visit? How are the various sports activities scheduled throughout the term?
What Ofsted said about Meir Heath Academy
Overview
Meir Heath Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a welcoming environment where pupils are ‘happy, hardworking and caring’, fostering an aspirational culture for achievement. Pupils enjoy their learning, develop a broad body of knowledge, and achieve well across a range of subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and balanced’, well-constructed from early years to Year 6, with knowledge built in ‘well-ordered steps’.
- Staff deliver the curriculum effectively, revising previous learning to help pupils ‘question and reflect on their learning well’.
- The school’s use of technology is ‘impressive’ and ‘carefully woven throughout school life’ in innovative ways.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support, including through ‘voice notes’ on portable devices.
- Attendance rates are high, and behaviour is ‘often exemplary’, with pupils building strong relationships from Reception.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not evaluated the impact of the curriculum on pupils’ learning over time.
- The school should ensure there are sufficient opportunities to check how well pupils are learning over time in these subjects to address potential gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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