Mereside Primary Academy

School Name: Mereside Primary Academy
Address: Langdale Road
Town/City: Blackpool
County: Lancashire
Postcode: FY4 4RR
Telephone Number: 01253 761531
Website: http://www.meresideprimary.com/

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Fylde Coast Academy Trust
Sponsor: Fylde Coast Academy Trust

Headteacher: Mr John McDonald
Capacity: 454
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 266 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 59% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 70.5%

• SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

URN: 143771
DfE Number: 890/2824
UKPRN: 10061812
UPRN: 100012614166
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackpool (E06000009)
Constituency: Blackpool South (E14001105)
Electoral Ward: Clifton (E05015191)

Easting & Northing: 333989E, 434265N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 48' 4.03" N 3° 0' 12.95" W
Plus Code: 9C5RRX2W+CH

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