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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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