Mereside Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Blackpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Mereside Primary Academy.

Blackpool, FY44RR Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 March 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Langdale Road
Blackpool, FY44RR
Phone
1253761531
Website
meresideprimary.com/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143771
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Langdale Road, Blackpool, FY4 4RR
Website
http://www.meresideprimary.com/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
454 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
297
Free School Meals
66.9% (199 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
47.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 105.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
297 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"learning Together, Achieving Together"

Pride Ambition Respect Resilience Integrity Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Warm welcome from Headteacher John McDonald; describes a happy, exciting learning environment with high expectations.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football club Netball club Rugby club

Sports

Football Netball Rugby Swimming

Facilities

Forest School

Curriculum Highlights

New topics in curriculum Visitors into school Wide range of trips

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club are available; details not provided on site.

SEND Provision

SENDCo is Mrs Suzanne Shrewsbury and the SEND Manager is Mrs Tracy Nicholson; Whole School SEND Provision Map Information, SEND Information Report and Special Educational Needs Policy are available.

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