Open Other Primary Mixed

Mereside Primary Academy

Langdale Road, Blackpool, FY4 4RR
Part of: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Mereside Primary Academy
Blackpool, FY4 4RR
284 Pupils
454 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
69.70% FSM %
143 Boys
141 Girls
About Mereside Primary Academy

Mereside Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Blackpool, Blackpool, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 284 pupils on roll. School capacity: 454. Current headteacher: John McDonald.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Blackpool
Region North West
Administrative District Blackpool
Parliamentary Constituency Blackpool South
Ward Clifton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-01-2017
UKPRN 10061812
URN 143771
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Martin Pickles Chair of Local Governing Body 17/07/2018 31/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lindsay Barson Local Governor 29/11/2024 28/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Lisa Blackburn Local Governor 10/03/2025 28/04/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Kara Chapman Local Governor 01/09/2025 02/11/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Samantha Cornwell Local Governor 15/12/2025 14/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Ashley Dawson Local Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John McDonald Local Governor 03/11/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Blessing Momodu Local Governor 15/10/2024 27/11/2025 Elected by parents
Sarah Myers Local Governor 06/06/2019 05/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jennifer Noke Local Governor 15/12/2025 14/12/2029 Elected by parents
Stuart Ormson Local Governor 06/06/2019 24/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Leona Parkinson Local Governor 09/05/2025 08/05/2029 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
The Maple School
0.28 km • Blackpool
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Stanley Primary School
0.56 km • Blackpool
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St George's School A Church of England Academy
0.79 km • Blackpool
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Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
1.34 km • Blackpool
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Marton Primary Academy and Nursery
1.43 km • Blackpool
Other
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
1.76 km • Blackpool
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Mereside Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Blackpool, Blackpool.
Mereside Primary Academy has 284 pupils, with a capacity of 454.
Mereside Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Mereside Primary Academy is Mr John McDonald.
Mereside Primary Academy is at Langdale Road, Blackpool, FY4 4RR, in the Blackpool local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Mereside Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Mereside Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John McDonald
Langdale Road, Blackpool, FY4 4RR
01253761531
www.meresideprimary.com/
Location
FY4 4RR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143771
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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