The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.2
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 190 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,044
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Stanyer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Augustine's Catholic Academy
Primary · 651m away
Alexandra Junior School
Primary · 927m away
Kinetic Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Alexandra Infants' School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sandon Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Abbey Hill School and College
Special school · 1.3km away
Abbey Hill Academy & College
Academy · 1.3km away
Intuition Holistic Education
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ormiston Meridian Academy a selective school?
No. Ormiston Meridian Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ormiston Meridian Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Meridian Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston Meridian Academy?
Ormiston Meridian Academy currently has 1,044 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston Meridian Academy take?
Ormiston Meridian Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston Meridian Academy?
Ormiston Meridian Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7DF, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston Meridian Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ormiston Meridian Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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