# Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit — Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Sarah Whiteley and Steven Winrow, Co-Teachers in Charge

## Contact

- **Address:** Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent
- **Phone:** 01782 928980
- **Website:** https://www.meritpru-stoke.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/stoke-on-trent/merit-hospital-school-and-medical-pupil-referral-unit-11264

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Dec 2019
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Dec 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Dec 2019
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Dec 2019
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Dec 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A School That Truly Cares: 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. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(May 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Aug 2021)*

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