Meir Heath Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Golborn Avenue, Meir Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7JQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Meir Heath Academy is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 50th of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 January 2012, report published 10 February 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 June 2025

Meir Heath Academy is a welcoming school where pupils are 'happy, hardworking and caring'. This motto is embodied throughout all the school's work. The school fosters an environment that is aspirational for the achievement of all. Pupils enjoy their learning and develop a broad body of knowledge across a range of subjects. They achieve well and, in many subjects, excel. Pupils are friendly and courteous. From the Reception Year to Year 6, they are attentive in lessons. They want to do their best. Pupils from different year groups play cooperatively at playtime using the wide range of interesting equipment available. Those pupils who need help with managing their emotions receive expert support. This helps them to establish positive relationships and engage well in their learning and school life. The school's use of technology is impressive. Pupils and staff use technology in innovative ways. The use of technology is carefully woven throughout school life. Pupils readily assume roles of responsibility. They wear their many badges to represent their roles as school councillors, bistro buddies or play detectives with pride. They say, 'We are young leaders and make good choices for our school.'

What the school should improve

  • In a small number of subjects, the school has not evaluated the impact of the curriculum on pupils' learning over time. Consequently, the school cannot be sure how well pupils are learning in these subjects. The school should ensure that there are sufficient opportunities to check how well pupils are learning over time in their subjects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

49 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

273 pupils on roll, with places for 415

Eligible for free school meals5.5%

5.5%, 21 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.4%

4.4%, 17.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.3%

10.3%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Meir Heath Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Matthews Church of England Academy0.4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard56% met the expected standard
Sandon Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Outstanding61% met the expected standard
St Augustine's Catholic Academy1 mileOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
Springcroft Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Alexandra Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good43% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Melanie Southern
Address
Golborn Avenue, Meir Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7JQ
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
143350

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.