Is Mereside Church of England Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 59th of 107 primary schools in Shropshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Mereside Church of England Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at Mereside Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Mereside Church of England Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Mereside Church of England Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Mereside Church of England Primary Academy

Mereside, Springfield, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LE

Local ranking59th of 107 primary schools in Shropshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 69.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 45

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 358
Boys: 200 (55%)
Girls: 164 (45%)
Capacity: 420 (87% full)
SEND: 12.3%
FSM Eligible: 17.6%
EAL: 5.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.5%
SEN Support: 7.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,582/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.7%
White Other: 4.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
Asian Indian: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.4%
Asian Other: 0.8%
Asian Chinese: 0.6%

84.7%

White British

4.5%

White Other

2.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01743356283

admin@mereside.shropshire.sch.uk

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Mereside

Shrewsbury, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 147106
UKPRN: 10084534
Establishment No.: 5205
Trust: ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST

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