How many pupils does Mereside Primary Academy have?

Mereside Primary Academy has 284 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Mereside Primary Academy?

The headteacher of Mereside Primary Academy is John McDonald.

What type of school is Mereside Primary Academy?

Mereside Primary Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Mereside Primary Academy in?

Mereside Primary Academy is in the Blackpool local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Mereside Primary Academy

Langdale Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4RR

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 3 July 2024). Last inspected 3 July 2024.

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284

Pupils

69.7%

Free school meals

1 January 2017

Opened

About this school

Mereside Primary Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Blackpool, Lancashire. The school has 284 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 3 July 2024). Last inspected 3 July 2024. The Headteacher is John McDonald. The school is administered by Blackpool local authority. It belongs to FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 January 2017.

School details

Headteacher: John McDonald
Trust: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Blackpool
Gender: Mixed
URN: 143771

Contact

01253761531 admin@mereside.fcat.org.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Mereside Primary Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Blackpool). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

18%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →