The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lindsey Hughes (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Mereside, Springfield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrestfelde School
Independent · 794m away
David Banks School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Giles CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Belvidere School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Crowmoor Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Coleham Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Belvidere Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Winefride's RC Independent School
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Mereside Church of England Primary Academy?
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mereside Church of England Primary Academy take?
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mereside Church of England Primary Academy?
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is in Shrewsbury, SY2 6LE, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mereside Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Mereside Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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