Mereside Primary Academy
URN: 143771 • Blackpool FY4 4RR
Overview
- Name
- Mereside Primary Academy
- URN
- 143771
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Upton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01253761531
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Langdale Road, Blackpool FY4 4RR
Summary
Mereside Primary Academy is a mixed primary school located in Blackpool, serving 284 pupils with a capacity of 454. As an academy converter, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment where children are at the heart of all activities. The ethos promotes lifelong learning through the school’s motto, “Learning Together, Achieving Together,” and is underpinned by six core values: Pride, Ambition, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, and Excellence.
The curriculum at Mereside is designed to be engaging and creative, with recent enhancements including new topics, guest visitors, and educational trips. The school has also achieved recognition as a Forest School, providing outdoor learning opportunities. Key Stage 2 results have shown significant improvement, placing the school in the top 3% nationally for progress measures.
Mereside Primary Academy prides itself on its strong pastoral support, ensuring that children receive care and guidance throughout their education. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with parents and the local community to foster a supportive learning environment, encouraging each child to discover and develop their strengths and talents.
The curriculum at Mereside is designed to be engaging and creative, with recent enhancements including new topics, guest visitors, and educational trips. The school has also achieved recognition as a Forest School, providing outdoor learning opportunities. Key Stage 2 results have shown significant improvement, placing the school in the top 3% nationally for progress measures.
Mereside Primary Academy prides itself on its strong pastoral support, ensuring that children receive care and guidance throughout their education. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with parents and the local community to foster a supportive learning environment, encouraging each child to discover and develop their strengths and talents.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- This Weeks Newsletter (download)
- About Us (other)
- Our School Day and How to Contact Us (other)
- Long Term Overviews (other)
- Ofsted Reports (other)
- Policies (other)
- Local Governing Body (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Blackpool
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 454
- Pupils
- 284
- Boys
- 143
- Girls
- 141
- FSM %
- 69.70
- Open date
- 2017-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 284 | 143 | 141 | 454 | 69.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 297 | 145 | 152 | 454 | 65.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 290 | 139 | 151 | 400 | 66.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 290 | 139 | 151 | 400 | 66.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 279 | 131 | 148 | 300 | 65.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 276 | 139 | 137 | 300 | 58.30 |
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