Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit is a pupil referral unit in Stoke-on-Trent for children and young people aged 4 to 18.
- Ages 4–18
- 1 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1 (places for 34)
- Headteacher
- Co Headteacher Sarah Whiteley and Steven Winrow (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 January 2003
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent
- School reference (URN)
- 134159
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Stoke-on-Trent council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, December 2019; standards maintained (July 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in December 2019.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, July 2025).
Contact and getting there
Willeton Street, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 9JA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit
How do I get a place at Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit?
Places at Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Stoke-on-Trent council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit take?
Aged 4 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit?
Willeton Street, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 9JA, in Stoke-on-Trent.
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