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Mereside Primary Academy
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- Blackpool FY4 4RR
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Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and well-thought-out curriculum from early years to Year 6
Foundational Skills: Staff do not implement the phonics programme consistently well, causing some pupils to struggle with reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed an ambitious curriculum, but variability in delivery affects pupil progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack coherent teaching, and phonics support is insufficient for struggling readers.
Foundational Skills: Staff do not implement the phonics programme consistently well, causing some pupils to struggle with reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed an ambitious curriculum, but variability in delivery affects pupil progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack coherent teaching, and phonics support is insufficient for struggling readers.
Foundational Skills: Staff do not implement the phonics programme consistently well, causing some pupils to struggle with reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed an ambitious curriculum, but variability in delivery affects pupil progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack coherent teaching, and phonics support is insufficient for struggling readers.
Foundational Skills: Staff do not implement the phonics programme consistently well, causing some pupils to struggle with reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed an ambitious curriculum, but variability in delivery affects pupil progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack coherent teaching, and phonics support is insufficient for struggling readers.
Foundational Skills: Phonics not consistently well-implemented, impacting early reading
Areas Needing Improvement: Delivery of some subjects is variable; phonics support insufficient
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect each other, showing positive attitudes in class.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect each other, showing positive attitudes in class.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect each other, showing positive attitudes in class.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect each other, showing positive attitudes in class.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Generally considerate behavior and positive learning attitudes
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessments are inconsistent, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge, particularly in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is provided but sometimes does not meet pupils' needs effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessments are inconsistent, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge, particularly in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is provided but sometimes does not meet pupils' needs effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessments are inconsistent, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge, particularly in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is provided but sometimes does not meet pupils' needs effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessments are inconsistent, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge, particularly in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is provided but sometimes does not meet pupils' needs effectively.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Checks on learning gaps are inconsistent, affecting knowledge depth
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help given, not always need-specific for those struggling with phonics
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are accurately identified and benefit from support.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are accurately identified and benefit from support.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are accurately identified and benefit from support.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils are accurately identified and benefit from support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurately identified needs; support generally beneficial
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn numerous ways to stay safe, and safeguarding is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes clear procedures for welfare and safety effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn numerous ways to stay safe, and safeguarding is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes clear procedures for welfare and safety effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn numerous ways to stay safe, and safeguarding is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes clear procedures for welfare and safety effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn numerous ways to stay safe, and safeguarding is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes clear procedures for welfare and safety effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Promotes understanding of safety rules among pupils
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a wide range of trips and clubs that enrich learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a wide range of trips and clubs that enrich learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a wide range of trips and clubs that enrich learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a wide range of trips and clubs that enrich learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of trips and clubs available
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About Us
Mereside Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 297 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 50.85% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 3.04% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 84 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 | 83 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% 4 | 57.32% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 8.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | 54.96% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.63% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 3rd Jun 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mereside Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
