Kinetic Academy
Kinetic Academy is an independent school in Stoke-On-Trent for pupils aged 9 to 16. It has 21 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Kinetic Academy is Inadequate, from an inspection in February 2026.
Ofsted inspection: February 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 9-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Meir Youth Cafe Sandon Road Meir Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST3 7DJ |
| Phone | 01782333344 |
| Reference Number | 140330 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 21 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.95%
Girls: 19.05% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Kinetic Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection in January 2025. The school now meets all independent school standards checked during this progress monitoring inspection. The curriculum has been effectively sequenced and detailed across core subjects, and efforts to adapt learning to meet individual pupil needs—especially for those with special educational needs—are evident. There is a robust culture of safeguarding, with appropriate measures in place to ensure student safety and welfare.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Jan 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 14 Oct 2014 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Effective curriculum for core subjects
- Adaptation of planned learning to meet pupil needs
- Improved quality of teaching and engagement
- Strong focus on phonics and reading
- Supportive safeguarding measures
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Kinetic Academy were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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| Name | Distance |
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0.43 miles |
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What is Kinetic Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Kinetic Academy is Inadequate, from an inspection in February 2026.
When was Kinetic Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Kinetic Academy was last inspected in February 2026.
How many pupils does Kinetic Academy have?
Kinetic Academy has 21 pupils on roll.
What age range does Kinetic Academy cover?
Kinetic Academy for pupils aged 9 to 16.
Where is Kinetic Academy?
Kinetic Academy is at Meir Youth Cafe, Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7DJ.