Located in Stoke-on-Trent, Meir Heath Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Meir Heath Academy currently has around 291 pupils on roll, which is about 70% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Golborn Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7JQ |
| Website: | www.meirheathacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01782393856 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Melanie Southern |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143350 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 415 |
| Number of Pupils: | 291 |
| Number of Boys: | 155 |
| Number of Girls: | 136 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.40% | 266 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Nursery School Harrowby Road , Meir ST3 7AN | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meir Nursery School George Avenue , Meir ST3 6DQ | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meir Heath Academy Golborn Avenue , Meir Heath ST3 7JQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meir Heath Primary School Golborn Avenue , Meir Heath ST3 7JQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthews CofE (A) Primary School Lightwood Road , Rough Close ST3 7NE | - not rated | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthews Church of England Academy St Matthew's Ce Academy, Lightwood Road , Rough Close ST3 7NE | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandon Primary Academy Normacot Grange Road , Meir ST3 7AW | 4out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandon Business and Enterprise College Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longton High School Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PR | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland School and Specialist College Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JG | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland School Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JG | 1out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Academy & College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | 3out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | - not rated | 3,227 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.