Mereside Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Langdale Road Blackpool Lancashire FY4 4RR |
| Phone | 01253761531 |
| Reference Number | 143771 |
Description
betaMereside Primary Academy is a vibrant and progressive school located in Blackpool, Lancashire, at the address FY4 4RR. Established as an Academy converter, Mereside is a part of the FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST and is headed by Mrs. Samantha Upton. The school offers a primary education, welcoming students from ages 2 to 11, with a capacity of 454 places and currently enrolling 301 pupils.
Mereside holds a strong commitment to learning and development, with their motto, "Learning Together, Achieving Together," exemplifying their focus on collaboration between pupils, parents, staff, governors, and the local community. Their educational approach centers around six core values: Pride, Ambition, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, and Excellence, to foster independence and self-confidence, empowering students to reach their full potential.
Extra-curricular activities are a significant aspect of Mereside's holistic curriculum, offering ample opportunities in creative, sporting, musical, and cultural fields. The school is also a Forest School, integrating outdoor activities to enhance the learning experience.
The school has achieved exceptional academic results, with Key Stage 2 results improving dramatically over the last three years and progress measures ranking in the top 3% nationally. Mereside Primary Academy is eager to welcome visitors, and tours of the school can be arranged by contacting the school office.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 297 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.82%
Girls: 51.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 65.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| 2 | 12 | 23 | 35 |
| 3 | 15 | 27 | 42 |
| 4 | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| 5 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 6 | 19 | 17 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.5% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| African | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-11-05 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-01-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Mereside Primary School | ||
| 2013-03-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-04-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-03-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-04-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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