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Mereside Church of England Primary Academy

Academy converter · Shrewsbury · SY2 6LE

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 5–11

Pupils

364

Local authority

Shropshire

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 364 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 14.8%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Shrewsbury
69
Primary schools in Shrewsbury
44
Academies among open schools in Shrewsbury
54% (37)
Open schools in SY2
8
Primary in SY2
5
Open schools in Shropshire LA
187
Primary in Shropshire LA
127

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ShrewsburyNear SY2

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
147106

Location

Address
Mereside, Springfield
Postcode
SY2 6LE
Town
Shrewsbury
County
Shropshire
Local authority
Shropshire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
364
Boys / girls
200 / 164
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
364 / 420 (87%)
Free school meals
14.8%
FSM pupils
54
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01743356283
Website
http://www.meresideacademy.org.uk

Official links