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Mereside Primary Academy
Langdale Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4RR, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.8 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
284
Capacity
454
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy serves children aged 2-11 and has a strong emphasis on meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving a remarkable 99% in expected outcomes at KS2. However, the school faces challenges as only 18% of pupils meet the expected standards in combined RWM, and there are no students reaching higher standards. Parent satisfaction is not detailed, but the school's performance places it in the bottom 7% of schools based on the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 18% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
White Other3.5%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black African1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Location
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53.80048, -3.00372 · FY4 4RR
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN143771
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.meresideprimary.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Mereside Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Mereside Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2013.
Is Mereside Primary Academy a good school?
Mereside Primary Academy scores 6.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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