The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 18% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 70% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
18%
-44.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 284
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 69.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr John McDonald (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Langdale Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Maple School
Free school · Very close
Stanley Primary School
Primary · 558m away
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Secondary · 789m away
Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Primary · 1.8km away
Educational Diversity
Academy · 1.8km away
Spen Brook School
Independent · 1.8km away
The Nook School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Mereside Primary Academy?
Mereside Primary Academy currently has 284 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mereside Primary Academy take?
Mereside Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mereside Primary Academy?
Mereside Primary Academy is in Blackpool, FY4 4RR, in the Blackpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mereside Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Mereside Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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