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Mereside Primary Academy

Academy converter · Blackpool · FY4 4RR

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

266

Local authority

Blackpool

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas 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 2–11, in Blackpool, Blackpool, 266 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 70.5%.

Open schools in Blackpool
48
Primary schools in Blackpool
28
Academies among open schools in Blackpool
69% (33)
Open schools in FY4
16
Primary in FY4
10
Open schools in Blackpool LA
51
Primary in Blackpool LA
30

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 BlackpoolNear FY4

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
143771

Location

Address
Langdale Road
Postcode
FY4 4RR
Town
Blackpool
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackpool

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
266
Boys / girls
125 / 141
School capacity
454
Capacity fill
266 / 454 (59%)
Free school meals
70.5%
FSM pupils
160
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01253761531
Website
http://www.meresideprimary.com/

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