Mereside Church of England Primary Academy

About Mereside Church of England Primary Academy

Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 358 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Shropshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

358 / 420 (85%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Mereside, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6LE

Phone

01743356283

Head

Lindsey Hughes

Website

http://www.meresideacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mereside Church of England Primary Academy?

Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Mereside Church of England Primary Academy have?

Mereside Church of England Primary Academy has 358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Mereside Church of England Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Mereside Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Mereside Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is part of ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Mereside Church of England Primary Academy?

Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is located at Mereside, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6LE.