Ormiston Meridian Academy

We're delighted to be one of only two secondary schools in Stoke with a Strong Ofsted judgement! Please take a few minutes to read all of the positive comments about our amazing teachers and students.

https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/stoke-trent-high-school-kids-11064864

Ofsted inspectors have visited the school

Summer holidays – Parents guide to help keep children safe online.

Skips have produced some new guidance for keeping safe online over the summer. We have included the guides below which also contain some helpful links to more information on their website, make sure to take a look!

https://ormistonmeridianacademy.co.uk/news/2026/7/13/skips-summer-e-safety-guide

We're pleased to share the latest edition of our newsletter, Meridian Media! Inside you'll find information about our recent Ofsted inspection, details of uniform and equipment expectations for next year, lots of content from extra-curricular societies and much more.

For information, all students return to us on Wednesday 2nd September. Year 7 students should arrive at 8.35am, Year 11 students at 10am and Years 8, 9 and 10 at 11am.

https://ormistonmeridianacademy.co.uk/admin/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2026/07/meridian-newsletter-july-2026.pdf

Summer of Inclusion 2026

Accessible activities for children with SEND.

Dear Parents/Carers, tomorrow is the last day of our school academic year.

Students on the trips to Cinebowl and Alton Towers please refer to your letters for the return times of the trips.

Any students remaining in school the finish time is 2.00 pm. Students will be allowed to come in non-school uniform.

In terms of non-school uniform, we ask that students do not:

• wear piercings other than those that are accepted by the current Academy uniform policy (this is for health and safety reasons).
• change the colour of their hair or hair style and remain in line with Academy policy.
• wear inappropriate shoes for walking around the Academy building.
• wear revealing clothing, including crop tops.
• wear caps or hats.
• wear any clothing with images or slogans that may be deemed as offensive.

If your child does not follow these standards, you will be contacted and your child may be isolated.

We hope to have an enjoyable and educational end to the academic year!

Last night we celebrated our amazing Key Stage 3 students at their celebration evening. Subjects presented awards for achievement and progress together with house awards, attendance awards and many more. We're very proud of the exceptional students that we work with every day!

Our year 8 students were all given the opportunity to visit an outdoor Sculpture Park to experience large scale artworks from world renowned artists such as Damien Hirst , Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Elizabeth Frink, in 500 acres of beautiful parkland.

They were all incredible even in the 33-degree heat!! This is the first time our students have visited Yorkshire Sculpture Park and as it was so successful we hope to visit again next year.

☀️📱 Stay Safe Online This Summer! 🌴💻

As school breaks up for the summer, children may be spending more time online. Here are some simple reminders to help keep them safe:

✅ Think before you share personal information
✅ Keep accounts private and use strong passwords
✅ Only chat with people you know in real life
✅ Be kind online and report bullying
✅ Tell a trusted adult if something online makes you feel worried or uncomfortable

Let's work together to make sure children have a fun, positive and safe summer both online and offline! 🌟

Well done to Yousafzai house who became our second-in-a-row Sports Day Winners today! We all had a fabulous time and thoroughly enjoyed the activities. Thanks to everyone to took part or supported.

Over the Summer break children can get a FREE Kellogg's Breakfast in any Morrisons Cafes. Simply say ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast’ at the till point at any UK Morrisons Café to receive breakfast, which includes a free portion pack of Cornflakes (24g), Rice Krispies (22g) with milk or milk alternative (125ml).

For more info see: https://www.kelloggs.co.uk/en_GB/press-release/Free_Breakfasts_Feed_Families.html