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Mereside Church of England Primary Academy
Mereside, Springfield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6LE, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.4 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is lower at 7%, the overall results indicate a positive environment for learning. Parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a supportive community.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2014Older 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black African0.6%
Other0.3%
Location
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52.69478, -2.72609 · SY2 6LE
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN147106
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.meresideacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Mereside Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2014.
Is Mereside Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy scores 53.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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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