Mereside Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Blackpool |
| Address | Langdale Road, FY4 4RR |
| School Website | www.meresideprimary.com/ |
| Telephone | 1253761531 |
| URN | 143771 |
School Census
| Total | 301 |
| Girls/Boys | 162/139 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.8%/46.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 195 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/03/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/03/2013 | Good |
| 04/04/2011 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/04/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.8 |
| Writing Progress | 2.6 |
| Maths Progress | 1.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 8.0 |
| Writing Progress | 2.4 |
| Maths Progress | 5.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 7.0 |
| Writing Progress | 3.0 |
| Maths Progress | 5.0 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 34 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 48% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 32% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 40% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 4% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 20% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 40% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 24% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 40% |
| no | 60% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Lotus School
(0.00 mi)
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Stanley Primary School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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St George's School A Church of England Academy
(0.55 mi)
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Address: Cherry Tree Road, , FY4 4PH