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Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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About Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit
Merit is a short stay school (PRU) in Stoke on Trent for children with medical and mental health needs. We offer a safe, secure and nurturing environment with experienced teachers and supportive, wrap-around care for all our students.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Sarah Whiteley and Steven Winrow, Co-Teachers in Charge
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.3
Teaching Quality
4.7
Communication
4.7
Student Wellbeing
4.3
Facilities
5.0
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
0.1
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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Reviews 4
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Rachel Brown
Parent
Jun 25, 2022
5.0
Merit is more than just a school - it's a community. The staff truly care about the well-being of every student, and they've helped my son in ways that have been nothing short of incredible. I couldn't recommend Merit enough.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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Emily Taylor
Parent
May 10, 2022
5.0
"An Outstanding Experience with Merit"
Merit has been a game-changer for my son. The staff are incredibly supportive and understanding, and they've helped him build his confidence in a way that's been remarkable. The facilities are excellent, and I love the focus on emotional and social skills.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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Sarah-Jane Williams
Parent
Jan 15, 2022
4.0
"A Great Experience, a Few Hiccups Along the Way"
I have mixed feelings about Merit. On the one hand, the staff are brilliant and have helped my daughter in ways we never thought possible. However, I do feel that the communication could be better, and sometimes it takes a while to get a response to questions.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
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Mark Smith
Parent
Aug 20, 2021
5.0
"A Huge Thank You to Merit"
I'm not sure where to begin with the incredible support my daughter received at Merit. From the moment we walked through the door, we were greeted with warmth and kindness. The school's values of empathy and understanding truly shine through in everything they do.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5